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Investigation of a case of pulmonary tuberculosis diagnosed in a healthcare worker, Lyon, France, 2004–2005
Introduction - Transmission of tuberculosis in hospital settings can occur. This study reports on the investigation conducted following the diagnosis of active pulmonary tuberculosis...
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Post-travel illnesses observed in private practice, France, 2005–2006.
Despite the significance of post-travel illness, all existing studies have been conducted in settings specializing in infectious diseases or travel medicine. We present a prospective,...
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Causes of fever in adults returning from recent travel to tropical regions, France, 1999–2001.
Introduction - Fever is a major reason for medical consultation among travelers returning from tropical regions. Methods - To identify the various causes of fever in patients seeking...
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of French travelers regarding malaria, 2004–2005.
Little is known about the profile of travelers to malaria-endemic areas and their behavior regarding malaria risk. Using a survey conducted by a polling institute and a pharmaceutical...
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Diabetes treated in France in 2007: a prevalence rate of nearly 4% and growing geographic disparities
Introduction - The objective of this study is to update prevalence data on treated diabetes in France in 2007 and to assess geographic disparities by examining recent trends. Materials...
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Health Recommendations for Travelers 2007 (For Healthcare Professionals)
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Editorial. What risks do the 11 million French people traveling abroad face?
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Mother-to-child transmission of HIV in France: The significant impact of prevention strategies - Results of the ANRS-EPF French Perinatal Survey.
In France, the rate of mother-to-child transmission of HIV-1 was 17% prior to 1994, when antiretroviral prophylaxis was not available. It fell to 1.6% [95% CI: 1.3–2.0] between 1997...
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An Overview of Hypertension in France in 2007: The Mona Lisa Study.
Objectives - The aim of this study is to estimate the prevalence and management of hypertension in France based on the Mona Lisa study conducted in the Lille Urban Community and the...
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Prevalence and Management of Hypertension in Guadeloupe, France.
Objectives - To describe the prevalence and management of hypertension in Guadeloupe, based on two recent studies. Methods - Consant is a cross-sectional study of a random sample of...
