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Estimating the epidemiological impact of different BCG vaccination strategies in France
Background: As part of the ongoing debate in France regarding the scaling back of tuberculosis vaccination policy, we estimated the epidemiological impact of three possible scenarios...
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Anonymous and Free HIV Testing Clinics (CDAG): 2001 and 2002 Activity Reports on HIV Testing in France. National Surveillance of Infectious Diseases, 2001–2003
Key Findings - The proportion of positive HIV test results is twice as high in anonymous and free testing settings compared to the overall HIV testing system in France (5 positive...
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BMR-Raisin Network. Surveillance of multidrug-resistant bacteria in healthcare facilities in France. 2002 Results
Since 2002, a national protocol called BMR-RAISIN has enabled the five C.CLIN centers to generate, through their networks, standardized data on the two types of multidrug-resistant...
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A Study of Individual Factors and Behaviors That May Have Influenced the Health of Older Adults During the 2003 Heat Wave
The objective of this study was to examine the factors associated with perceived and actual morbidity among older adults during the August 2003 heat wave within two cohorts: PAQUID and...
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Tetanus in France in 2002–2004
Tetanus is a notifiable disease. Mandatory reporting allows for monitoring trends in the incidence of the disease, identifying its key epidemiological characteristics, and assessing...
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Guide to Environmental Investigations of Childhood Lead Poisoning Cases
This guide is intended for agencies that conduct investigations into cases of childhood lead poisoning, specifically: the Health and Environment Services of the Departmental...
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The Epidemiology of Sexually Transmitted Infections in France
Background. ¿ Surveillance of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in France relies on voluntary surveillance systems. Methods. ¿ Surveillance networks of laboratory technicians and...
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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS): The First Epidemic of the 21st Century
In March 2003, a global alert was issued regarding an outbreak of severe pneumonia that began in China and gradually spread to many countries within a few weeks. The viral origin...
