Public Health France Indian Ocean took stock of viral circulation in Reunion Island, this Friday February 16, 2024. Epidemics of bronchiolitis, leptospirosis and dengue fever still persist. Vigilance is required.
Several epidemics are going on in our island, Public Health France Indian Ocean, underlines in its latest report published this Friday, February 16. Vigilance is required for the people of Reunion.
The Regional Health Agency (ARS) launched the call for vigilance in January. The rainy season is conducive to the persistence of bacteria in water and humid environments, leading to the risk of contamination during hazardous activities.
As a reminder, the first case was detected after the passage of Cyclone Belal. total, 40 cases of biologically confirmed leptospirosis were reported to ARS during the month of January.
They were, for the most part, recorded in the south of the island. Last year, for the same period of the year, 16 cases were announced, which is almost half of 2024.
Reunion remains in an epidemic of bronchiolitis, but should likely come out of the epidemic in the coming weeks.
The number of emergency room visits for bronchiolitis in children younger than 2 years increased in week 6 compared to the previous week. Thus, according to Santé Public France, 41 children under 2 years of age consulted the emergency room for bronchiolitis compared with 27 in 5 weeks.
Regarding virological surveillance, positivity for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in children under two years of age increased to 44% in week 6, up from 30% in the previous week. As a reminder, respiratory syncytial virus can cause serious respiratory infections in adults.
Regarding dengue fever, the number of cases is increasing in the south, Sainte-Publique France indicates. Vigilance is strengthened. In addition, theThe climate is favorable for the spread of dengue and leptospirosis.
At the beginning of the year, there has been an increase in dengue cases, especially between the second and third week of January, when the number of cases increased from 7 to 17. Cases Saint-Pierre, Petit-Island, Le Tampon and Saint-Philippe. The community of Saint-Joseph has the highest number of cases, with several active outbreaks. Cases have also been reported at Port and Saint-Benoit.
Conjunctivitis also roams our island. Moreover, Public Health France calls for vigilance.
