More than 50 million people, half of whom are Europeans (and more than 8 million of whom are French), travel each year from developed countries to tropical countries. About half of them...

Imported malaria cases observed in France are primarily caused by Plasmodium falciparum (Pf). This is the only species—which can be fatal—that poses problems related to resistance to...

The vaccination schedule outlines the vaccinations recommended for people living in France based on their age. It therefore summarizes the "general" vaccination recommendations issued by...

The results presented here pertain to cases of active tuberculosis reported in France during 2006 under mandatory reporting requirements. In 2006, the number of reported cases of active...

As part of the 2005 survey on knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors regarding HIV/AIDS conducted by the National Institute for Prevention and Health Education (Inpes), 1,874...

Anonymous and free HIV testing clinics (CDAG), thanks to their accessibility and widespread distribution throughout France, provide an easy way to get tested for HIV/AIDS....

Introduction - In 2006, a strain of Chlamydia trachomatis with a deletion in its cryptic plasmid was identified in Sweden. This strain is not detected by the molecular biology tests...

Background - Following a resurgence of syphilis in 2000, a surveillance system was established. Analysis of the collected data allows for monitoring trends and describing cases. Methods...

To describe the acute toxicity of mosquito repellents, cases of exposure to repellents recorded in the national case database of French poison control and toxicovigilance centers (5...

Humanitarian workers face a significant risk of infection due to potential prolonged exposure and difficult living conditions. During the first quarter of 2007, a questionnaire regarding...