In order to strengthen and adapt an initial monitoring system established along the French Mediterranean coast during the summer of 2007, it was necessary to review the available...

Accidental microbiological contamination of distributed water (referred to as "contamination") was defined as the presence of at least 20 colony-forming fecal bacteria (Escherichia...

This article presents an epidemiological and virological overview of influenza activity in mainland France during the 2007–2008 season. Methods - The article is based on...

Unlike the 2003 heat wave, in terms of both duration and temperature patterns, the 2006 heat wave had only a moderate impact on public health, which may be attributed to improved...

Introduction - The French occupational health system is well-developed, but the impact of occupational factors on health remains poorly understood. Method - The French Institute for...

Women account for nearly half of all people living with HIV worldwide and more than half in sub-Saharan Africa, due to the predominance of heterosexual transmission in that region. The...

Dengue and chikungunya are two arboviral diseases found in the intertropical regions. Transmission occurs from person to person via mosquitoes of the genus Aedes, particularly A....

Introduction - Surveillance of Legionnaires' disease showed a moderate decline in incidence in 2006 (1,443 reported cases). Results - In 2007, 1,428 cases were reported, corresponding...

Tetanus, a severe acute toxic infection that is often fatal, can be prevented through vaccination. Cases reported in France between 2005 and 2007 are presented here. Methods - In...