Chikungunya, dengue fever: already 46 cases imported in metropolitan France
Following the detection of an imported case of chikungunya, a commune in the POs this morning underwent an anti-mosquito operation. ...
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Tropical diseases: travel advice to protect France
The Institute for Public Health Surveillance has just published its 2014 version of medical advice for travelers in which experts ...
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Zika virus: a new threat transmitted by the tiger mosquito
A new virus is starting to make people talk about it, the Zika virus, transmitted by the tiger mosquito. He ...
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Dengue, chikungunya: the map of France with the most affected departments
From May 1 to 23, 58 suspected cases of dengue or chikungunya were reported to InVS. Among them, 8 imported ...
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17 cases of dengue fever: Orsec plan in Reunion Island
7 imported cases and 10 indigenous cases, in total, La Reunon has 17 people affected by dengue. The authorities have ...
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Tiger mosquito: a threat to health in 18 departments
The tiger mosquito is present in 34 departments, active in 18 of them. This insect, vector of dengue or chikungunya, ...
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Tiger mosquito: how affected areas protect themselves
To date, ARS Paca has confirmed 5 imported cases of dengue and 6 imported cases of chikungunya in the region. ...
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Dengue, chikungunya: 23 cases imported to mainland France
In 18 metropolitan departments, the tiger mosquito poses a threat to the health of the population. At present, 15 cases ...
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Dengue fever threatens football World Cup supporters
Dengue, which is very present in Brazil, will be one of the health threats during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. ...
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Dengue fever: the future vaccine would be “a major medical advance”
A 56% reduction in dengue cases, these are the results obtained by the vaccine candidate from Sanofi-Pasteur. The Minister of ...
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Dengue fever: encouraging results for a vaccine
Sanofi Pasteur has recorded positive results for its vaccine candidate against the dengue virus. A hope for the populations of ...
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Chikungunya: the epidemic intensifies in the West Indies
According to the chikungunya surveillance network, the total number of cases is already 16,000 in Martinique and 5,000 in Guadeloupe. ...
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Dengue fever: Brazil bets on genetically modified mosquito
Designed by a British company, the GMO mosquito "OX513A" is to be used to fight against the spread of dengue ...
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Malaria, dengue fever …: vector-borne diseases kill 1 million people per year
Vector-borne diseases, such as malaria or dengue fever, threaten half of the world's population. They could be wiped off the ...
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World Cup in Brazil: health advice for travelers
French travelers, who will support their national team in a Brazilian stadium, will have to take some health precautions so ...
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Dengue fever: the Sanofi vaccine recommended by the WHO
The 04/18/2016 To fight against dengue fever which is rampant in the tropics and subtropics of the planet, a committee ...
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Chikungunya and dengue in the West Indies: advice from the authorities for travelers
The cases of dengue and chikungunya recorded in the West Indies require precautions to be taken. The Ministry of Health ...
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Chikungunya: two confirmed cases in the West Indies
The virus, which was previously unknown in the West Indies, has already affected two people. 30 cases are also suspected ...
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Dengue fever threatens World Cup in Brazil
Dengue, very present in Brazil, will be the great health threat during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. An epidemiologist is ...
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Dengue fever: alert in Martinique
Since Wednesday, a dengue epidemic has been declared in Martinique. It is recommended that residents and tourists alike rigorously protect ...
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Positive dengue vaccine tests
© istockThe Sanofi Pasteur laboratory is jubilant. Its bet to market the first vaccine against dengue in 2015 is on ...
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It affects 500,000 people each year and claims 10,000 victims. Transmitted by mosquitoes, dengue is one of the tropical diseases ...
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