Study objective: To evaluate the diagnostic value of RT-PCR on amniotic fluid in the prenatal diagnosis of congenital rubella infection. Materials and methods: RT-PCR on amniotic fluid...

In 2019, Santé publique France won two gold awards for its campaign on adolescent consent, the "OK pas OK" campaign.

In France, drowning is a major public health issue, as it accounts for more than 500 accidental deaths each year and can sometimes result in serious long-term consequences. The NOYADES...

Cases of early syphilis (less than one year: primary, secondary, or early latent syphilis) and cases of gonorrhea are monitored through the network of clinicians in the Sexually...

Key points Bronchiolitis The 2018–2019 winter season was marked by a bronchiolitis outbreak whose pattern was comparable to previous years. The outbreak began in mid-November 2018 and...

A geographical epidemiological study was conducted in the 11 departments covered by a comprehensive cancer registry between 1998 and 2011 (more than 4,400 municipalities and 18,000...

The disinfection of water intended for human consumption is one of the major public health advances of the 20th century. However, the reaction of chlorine with soluble organic matter in...

Epidemiology of diabetes and its complications. The prevalence of type 1 diabetes in adults is estimated to be between 0.3% and 0.5%, accounting for 10% of all cases of diabetes. Among...

The surveillance of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) is a priority in intensive care, a high-risk setting due to patients’ critical condition and their exposure to invasive...