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Surveillance of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome in France in 2003. National Surveillance of Infectious Diseases, 2001–2003
Key points: - Seven probable cases of SARS, including four confirmed cases, were detected in France in 2003, out of 437 possible cases reported to the InVS. The index case (confirmed...
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A Study of the Determinants of Influenza Vaccination Among Staff at the Vichy and Montluçon Hospital Centers (Allier). November 2004
In France, the flu is responsible for thousands of deaths each year among vulnerable individuals. Flu vaccination is recommended for these individuals and for healthcare professionals...
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Epidemiological characteristics of human botulism in France from 2001 to 2003. National Surveillance of Infectious Diseases 2001–2003
Key points: - Stable average annual incidence: 0.5 cases per million since 1991; - Predominance of type B botulism; - Most common food sources: home-cured meats, deli meats, and...
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Surveillance of Human Listeriosis in France from 2001 to 2003. National Surveillance of Infectious Diseases, 2001–2003
Key points: - a decrease in incidence in 2001 and stable incidence from 2001 to 2003; - investigation of three clusters of cases linked to the consumption of processed meat products:...
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Surveillance of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in Children Under 15 Years of Age in France, 2001–2003. National Surveillance of Infectious Diseases, 2001–2003
Key points: - Average annual incidence has remained stable since 1996: 0.7 per 105 children under 15 years of age; - Serogroup O157 is predominant; - 57% of HUS cases, for which...
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Monitoring and Communication of Environmental Risks: The Role of the Practitioner
Health crises have led to growing public concern about environmental risks. Public authorities have responded by establishing a system for analyzing, monitoring, and managing...
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Tetanus in France, 2001–2003. National Surveillance of Infectious Diseases, 2001–2003
Key points: - 75 cases reported over 3 years, representing an average annual incidence of 0.50 per million inhabitants - High case fatality rate (up to 31% depending on age) - 87% of...
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Renacoq, hospital-based pertussis surveillance in 2003. National Surveillance of Infectious Diseases, 2001–2003
Key Points - 2003: Third consecutive year of decline (23% decrease from 1996–99 to 2000–2003), primarily among children older than 2 months. - 91% of cases were laboratory-confirmed. -...
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Diphtheria in France, 2001–2003. National Surveillance of Infectious Diseases, 2001–2003
Key points: - Change in case definition in 2003 - 1 case of diphtheria caused by C. diphtheriae and 3 cases caused by C. ulcerans - Vaccination coverage (3 doses) among children aged...
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Syphilis in France, 2000–2003. National Surveillance of Infectious Diseases, 2001–2003
Key points: - In 2001, a surveillance system was established at participating sites, and trends in Extencilline® sales at private pharmacies were analyzed. - The number of syphilis...
