November 5, 2018
According to figures published on October 31st by the Sentinelles network, gastroenteritis seems to have made a comeback in France, and some regions would be particularly affected.
Gastroenteritis is making a comeback in France
The recent arrival of cold and humidity are the ideal conditions for the development of winter epidemics, which seem to be making a comeback. If there is one particularly feared, it is indeed gastroenteritis. This inflammation of the lining of the digestive tract is characterized mainly by theonset of diarrhea, frequently accompanied by vomiting and abdominal pain. While it can be bacterial, it is most often viral and highly contagious.
In its latest bulletin, published Wednesday, October 31, the Sentinelles health surveillance network warns of the return of gastroenteritis in France: ” the incidence rate of cases of acute diarrhea seen in general practice has been estimated at 102 cases per 100,000 inhabitants »During the week of October 22 to 28.
Two regions have crossed the epidemic threshold for gastroenteritis
If this figure is below the epidemic threshold defined for this period of the year, which is 151 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, it would seem that the virus affects the territories of France differently. The Pays de la Loire and Hauts-de-France regions have indeed exceeded this epidemic threshold, with 183 cases and 177 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, respectively. Normandy (150 cases per 100,000 inhabitants), the Grand Est (149 cases per 100,000 inhabitants) and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (96 cases per 100,000 inhabitants) are also very affected.
In order to limit the risk of contracting gastroenteritis, it is advisable to follow some hygiene advice, and in particular wash your hands very regularly and conscientiously. ” This is essential after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing, after visiting a sick person, after each outing and of course before preparing meals, serving them or taking them. »Recalls the Public Health France agency
Aurélie Giraud
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