Public Health Surveillance in Rhône-Alpes. Epidemiological Update as of December 6, 2012

Situation in Rhône-Alpes

  • Acute Diarrhea / Gastroenteritis: The Sentinelles network reports moderate activity in medical consultations for acute diarrhea for weeks 47 and 48 (November 19 to December 2), with 125 and 126 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, respectively; however, SOS Médecins associations remain highly mobilized.

  • Nasopharyngitis: SOS Médecins data for Rhône-Alpes indicate a sharp increase in the number of nasopharyngitis diagnoses in weeks 47 and 48 (November 19 to December 2), with 295 and 400 diagnoses, respectively.

  • Bronchiolitis: A sharp increase in the number of bronchiolitis diagnoses made by SOS Médecins and emergency departments was observed in weeks 47 and 48 (November 19 to December 2). The active circulation of RSV and other viruses in our region is contributing to this epidemic.

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