[Newsdesk] Infectious disease surveillance update

Four cases of locally transmitted chikungunya have been confirmed in Provence-Alpes-C ôte d'Azur region of southeastern France as of Aug 23. Eight suspected cases and one probable case have also been reported. Symptoms for the four confirmed cases and one probable case began between Aug 2 and Aug 17. Regional Health Authorities have reported that the 13 patients are aged 3–77 year s and live in the commune of Cannet des Maures in Var.
Source: The Lancet Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tags: Newsdesk Source Type: research