Non-cholera vibrios (NCV) that are potentially pathogenic to humans include the non-O1 and non-O139 serogroups of the species Vibrio cholerae and 10 other species of the genus Vibrio (V....

The reporting of foodborne illness outbreaks, which is mandatory, enables public health inspectors from the Departmental Directorates of Health and Social Affairs and veterinary...

Mesothelioma is a malignant tumor most commonly found in the pleura, and asbestos is virtually the only established cause to date. It generally develops 30 to 40 years after the onset of...

Hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) is defined by the triad of sudden onset of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and acute renal failure. In France, a study—which included...

Botulism is a form of food poisoning caused by a bacterial neurotoxin produced by various species of Clostridium, the best known of which belong to the Clostridium botulinum group. These...

The mandatory reporting (DO) of outbreaks of foodborne illness (TIAC) enables public health inspectors from the Departmental Directorates of Health and Social Affairs (DDASS) and...

Hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) is defined by the triad of sudden onset of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and acute kidney injury. HUS is the leading cause of acute...

As part of its surveillance and investigation mandate, the French Institute for Public Health Surveillance (InVS) is frequently asked to provide guidance on how to respond to outbreaks...

In the introduction, the authors describe the procedures and quality of the surveillance systems for outbreaks of foodborne illness in France. In 2001, 483 reports of foodborne illness...