Introduction: Hand hygiene using an alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) is the gold standard for preventing the cross-transmission of microorganisms, particularly those responsible for acute...

This document presents the frequently asked questions regarding the participatory study on the health of residents living near the Lacq industrial area, which aims to describe the health...

Due to climate change, the global population is exposed to increasingly high temperatures and more extreme heat waves. However, during pregnancy, exposure to heat can be harmful to the...

Key points Bronchiolitis (under 1 year of age) Activity outside of an epidemic. Decrease in hospital emergency room visits and stability in SOS Médecins consultations. Virology...

Key Points Dengue Dengue activity was low in French Guiana, with 2 confirmed cases in the past two weeks, including one DENV3 case. Chikungunya Since January 26, when the first locally...

Key Points Chikungunya Significant increase in chikungunya cases in week 07-2026, with 74 cases recorded, representing more than 40% of all cases reported since the beginning of the...

Lyme borreliosis, or Lyme disease, is an infectious disease caused by bacteria of the Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato complex, which is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected ticks.

Key points Smallpox B (Mpox) Two confirmed cases imported from Madagascar were identified in Réunion in S05 and S07/2026. Leptospirosis A seasonal resurgence of leptospirosis is...