Introduction. Surveillance of the diversity of HIV, HBV, and HCV viruses in blood donors (BDs) is conducted at the laboratory affiliated with the National Reference Centers (NRCs) for...

Preventing the risk of human-to-human transmission of emerging or re-emerging pathogens in products of human origin is a concern for health authorities. Traditionally, these infectious...

Objective: Transfusion risk assessment is an essential step that must precede any screening strategy for a transfusion-transmissible pathogen. Following the occurrence of several cases...

In industrialized countries, at a time when the viral safety of blood products has reached an all-time high, and when efforts to control public spending regularly prompt discussions...

Key PointsAcute Respiratory InfectionsThe 2025–2026 winter season in the Centre-Val de Loire region followed a pattern generally consistent with national trends, characterized by the...

Key PointsDengueDengue activity has been low over the past two weeks. An increase in emergency department visits for dengue has been observed in S16 at CHOG, likely linked to the ongoing...

Key PointsCOVID-19Activity level: lowHealthcare utilization: stable in emergency departmentsAcute gastroenteritisActivity level: highHealthcare utilization: increasing trend in emergency...

Key PointsIn Week 16 (April 13–19, 2026), the number of emergency department visits decreased among children aged 2–14 (-8.5%, or 5,662 fewer visits) and remained stable in other age...

Key PointsIn Week 16 (April 13–19, 2026), activity at SOS Médecins clinics declined for both children (down 17%, or 4,658 visits) and adults (down 6%, or 3,730 visits).There was an...