Lyme disease is transmitted through the bite of ticks infected with Borrelia. It then progresses through several successive stages. The primary stage is characterized by a migratory,...

Mycoplasma pneumoniae is transmitted from person to person via aerosols and causes acute respiratory infections, including pharyngitis, tracheobronchitis, and pneumonia. Several...

Objective - The objective of this study was to assess the feasibility of identifying children at risk of lead poisoning using a simple decision-making tool during maternal and child...

Introduction - On June 10, 2009, the National Reference Center (NRC) for Salmonella identified two strains of S. Typhi from Ille-et-Vilaine that exhibited an antibiotic resistance...

During the second half of June 2005, parts of mainland France experienced a heat wave. According to Météo-France, this episode was exceptional for the month of June due to the...

Shigellosis is a bacterial gastrointestinal disease characterized by the onset of feverish diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. The typical incubation period ranges from 1 to 3 days....

On August 21, 2004, a general practitioner in the Vendée region reported 15 cases of flu-like symptoms to the Departmental Directorate of Health and Social Affairs (DDASS) in his...

Introduction: Surveys on the public’s fears and attitudes regarding the risk of epidemics are rare. A survey was conducted among the general population of the Rhône-Alpes Region to...

Introduction - The World Health Organization classifies obesity as a global epidemic; in France, this condition is on the rise among children. It has been shown that childhood overweight...

Introduction - Guidelines for the management of acute diarrhea in children recommend the administration of oral rehydration solution (ORS). The objectives of this study are to describe...