Summary

MartiniqueOver the past eight weeks, epidemiological indicators for dengue and chikungunya have remained stable and well below the maximum values expected for the season. No outbreaks have been identified during this period. The epidemiological situation continues to correspond to Phase 1 of the Psage*: "sporadic transmission."

Epidemiological indicators collected by the surveillance system show that Zika virus circulation remains very low. The Committee of Experts on Infectious and Emerging Diseases (CEMIE) in Martinique proposes moving to Phase 1 of the Psage, "sporadic transmission," throughout the department. Nevertheless, as part of the surveillance of the Zika epidemic and its delayed health impact, all brain abnormalities detected before and after birth are still being closely monitored.

GuadeloupeThe epidemiological situations for dengue and chikungunya are calm in Guadeloupe. Indeed, few clinically suggestive cases of dengue have been reported in recent weeks, and only a few probable cases of chikungunya have been identified since the last epidemiological update.The situation corresponds to Phase 1 of the Psage* for these two arboviral diseases in Guadeloupe: "sporadic transmission."

In Guadeloupe, since the end of February, epidemiological surveillance indicators have shown sporadic viral circulation. The CEMIE of Guadeloupe recommends moving to Phase 1 of the Psage*: “sporadic transmission.”Nevertheless, as part of the surveillance of the Zika epidemic and its delayed health impact, all brain abnormalities detected before and after birth are still being closely monitored. Fifteen brain malformations have been identified via ultrasound, and to date, three children have been born with clinical microcephaly.

Saint Martin: Surveillance indicators for dengue and chikungunya have remained at low levels in recent weeks. The epidemiological situation for these two arboviral diseases in Saint Martin continues to correspond to Phase 1 of the Psage*: “sporadic transmission.”

The epidemic has ended in Saint Martin since week 2016-52, and epidemiological indicators have continued to decline since that date. The CEMIE recommends moving to Phase 1 of the Psage*: “sporadic transmission.”

Saint-Barthélemy In Saint-Barthélemy, no clinically suggestive cases of dengue or chikungunya have been reported in private practice since the third week of February 2017. Furthermore, no cases of dengue have been biologically confirmed, and only two probable cases of chikungunya have been recorded in recent weeks. The epidemiological situation corresponds to Phase 1 of the Psage* for these two arboviral diseases in Saint-Barthélemy: “sporadic transmission.”

In Saint Barthélemy, since the end of February, epidemiological surveillance indicators have shown sporadic viral circulation. The CEMIE recommends moving to Phase 1 of the Psage*: “sporadic transmission.”

* Psage: Program for Surveillance, Alert, and Management of Epidemics