Public Health Surveillance in the Aquitaine Region. Epidemiological Update as of December 10, 2015.

Mortality: Mortality rates observed during the last week of November (Week 48, November 23–29, 2015) rose slightly in Aquitaine but remain in line with expected mortality for this period, both for all age groups and for those aged 75 and older.

Emergency room visits by vulnerable populations: Emergency room activity for children under 1 year of age is above the threshold for the third consecutive week, likely due to the bronchiolitis outbreak. Activity is close to expected levels for those aged 75 and older.

Reportable Diseases (MDO)No unusual situations have been observed since early December 2015.

Carbon monoxide poisoningSince September 1, 2015, 11 incidents have been reported in Aquitaine, including 4 related to boilers, 2 to the use of barbecues/fire pits, and 2 to generators. In total, 20 people had to be transported to the emergency room.

Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) In Aquitaine, as in France, activity is moderate and on the rise, with figures close to expected levels.

Influenza: Influenza activity remains low in all regions of mainland France and across Europe, but has increased slightly compared to the previous week.

Bronchiolitis – High epidemic activity: The rise in indicators continues, with 26% of emergency room visits and 15% of procedures performed by SOS Médecins involving children under 2 years of age. Activity recorded in week 49 is higher than that recorded during the peaks observed in the last two epidemics. Activity in the AquiRespi network is also on the rise, with 287 cases treated. In total, 18 samples tested positive for RSV, representing approximately 60% of positive respiratory samples.

Respiratory Virology and Enterovirus MeningitisTwo reports of enterovirus meningitis and 2 cases according to the Oscour® network. Among the 25 positive respiratory virus tests, 6 were rhinoviruses and 18 were RSV.

Mushroom poisoning (indicator not detailed in the body of the document)Since June 29, 2015, 121 cases according to CAPTV and 47 cases according to Oscour® (1,374 and 568 in France) (data to be consolidated). Three severe cases reported in Aquitaine.

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