https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/ Published infectious-disease literature filtered to France. en Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:02:01 GMT https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-medcli-2026-107565-28481b3b/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-medcli-2026-107565-28481b3b/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Tularemia is classified as a CDC Category A bioterrorism agent due to extreme virulence (infection possible with as few as 10 cells) and 30% mortality in untreated cases. The documented re-emergence across multiple Northern Hemisphere regions underscores the need for updated clinical awareness and early diagnostic capacity. Tularemia Vaccination Genomic epidemiology Diagnostics Treatment Genomic study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3389-fvets-2026-1893786-032ae66e/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3389-fvets-2026-1893786-032ae66e/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Documented viral presence in border-seized herds emphasizes the necessity for improved laboratory monitoring and coordinated biosecurity protocols to address transboundary animal health threats. Rift Valley fever Surveillance Outbreak investigation Transmission dynamics Diagnostics One Health Cross-sectional study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3389-fmicb-2026-1854041-de0c12b1/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3389-fmicb-2026-1854041-de0c12b1/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Sustained environmental tracking may offer supplementary insights for anticipating healthcare resource requirements and monitoring ongoing respiratory pathogen circulation. SARS COVID-19 Surveillance Outbreak investigation Vaccination Climate and environment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2026-31-32-2500561-ed479292/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2026-31-32-2500561-ed479292/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The observed disparities underscore potential benefits from focused immunization initiatives aimed at protecting high-risk demographic segments. Pertussis Vaccination Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2026-31-32-2600605-dac5d2bf/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2026-31-32-2600605-dac5d2bf/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The reported cluster suggests potential changes in transmission intensity in central Tunisia and highlights the value of surveillance systems for detecting imported tropical infectious diseases in European clinical settings. Leishmaniasis Transmission dynamics Surveillance Travel medicine One Health Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2026-128825-7a56d639/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2026-128825-7a56d639/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regulatory measures appear capable of producing temporary shifts in immunization behavior, underscoring the value of strategic communication and phased implementation to preserve coverage during administrative changes. COVID-19 SARS Vaccination Health policy Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1017-s0950268826101812-2a59c8a2/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1017-s0950268826101812-2a59c8a2/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT The article concerns rabies-related lyssavirus surveillance in France and environmental correlates of variant distribution. Its relevance is strongest for understanding bat rabies ecology and for framing questions about climate-linked spatial patterns. Rabies Surveillance Climate and environment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0014184-3645e0a4/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0014184-3645e0a4/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT The results indicate that aligning intervention magnitude with transmission severity and sustaining continuous monitoring are essential strategies for managing emerging arboviral threats in temperate regions. Chikungunya Dengue Outbreak investigation Surveillance Transmission dynamics Climate and environment Travel medicine Mathematical modelling https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0013959-55800fc0/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0013959-55800fc0/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Highlights increasing academic investment in vaccine platforms and climate-linked transmission models. Identifies structural imbalances in multinational research partnerships and recommends aligning pathogen readiness initiatives with broader environmental health planning. Chikungunya COVID-19 Dengue Climate and environment Surveillance Outbreak investigation Transmission dynamics Vaccination Diagnostics Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-jinf-2025-106635-94449766/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-jinf-2025-106635-94449766/ Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT These observations underscore evolving transmission patterns and atypical disease manifestations that may necessitate adjustments to routine immunization schedules and travel-related health advisories. COVID-19 Meningococcal disease Influenza Vaccination Health policy Surveillance Transmission dynamics Travel medicine Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-s1473-3099-22-00138-4-54ef837d/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-s1473-3099-22-00138-4-54ef837d/ Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT The modelling exercise suggests that combining extended student vaccination coverage with regular testing at high adherence could help maintain in-person schooling when highly transmissible variants circulate. SARS COVID-19 Vaccination Transmission dynamics Outbreak investigation Surveillance Mathematical modelling https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2022-27-6-2001953-758a8756/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2022-27-6-2001953-758a8756/ Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT The findings highlight the importance of superspreading events in early COVID-19 transmission and demonstrate that household settings posed higher transmission risk than workplace or healthcare settings. These insights informed contact-tracing priorities and outbreak control strategies during the pandemic's initial phase. SARS COVID-19 Outbreak investigation Transmission dynamics Surveillance Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2022-01-015-363843da/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2022-01-015-363843da/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT Despite existing vaccination programs targeting older adults and high-risk groups, substantial influenza burden persists in Europe. The findings suggest that combined strategies using improved vaccines for the elderly and universal pediatric vaccination may offer direct and indirect protection that is cost-effective across diverse European settings, supporting broader policy considerations for seasonal influenza control. Influenza Vaccination Transmission dynamics Health policy Mathematical modelling https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1038-s41586-021-04099-6-423ff1a2/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1038-s41586-021-04099-6-423ff1a2/ Wed, 17 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT The study demonstrates that helpline data can provide real-time monitoring of mental health concerns during public health crises, complementing established surveillance approaches. The findings suggest that financial relief measures may mitigate psychological distress associated with lockdown policies. COVID-19 SARS Health policy Treatment Outbreak investigation Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-s2666-5247-20-30197-x-4258082a/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-s2666-5247-20-30197-x-4258082a/ Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT Multiplex serological approaches offer potential solutions for classifying individuals infected more than six months prior and for measuring seroprevalence in very low-transmission settings, addressing key challenges in SARS-CoV-2 serological surveillance. SARS COVID-19 Diagnostics Surveillance Transmission dynamics Mathematical modelling https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0007270-bd102ceb/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0007270-bd102ceb/ Thu, 23 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT The findings expand understanding of Leptospira diversity in environmental reservoirs relevant to zoonotic transmission. The identification of new potentially infectious species and insights into virulence evolution may inform future surveillance and risk assessment, though clinical significance remains to be determined. Leptospirosis Genomic epidemiology Transmission dynamics Climate and environment One Health Genomic study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2017-22-39-17-00647-27c055b7/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2017-22-39-17-00647-27c055b7/ Thu, 28 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT The report indicates that early case detection and response are needed to contain chikungunya transmission in Europe. Chikungunya Dengue Malaria Outbreak investigation Transmission dynamics Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2017-22-9-30473-e3487ebe/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2017-22-9-30473-e3487ebe/ Thu, 02 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT The work provides an early genomic and phenotypic assessment of emergent H5 avian influenza viruses affecting poultry in France, with an explicit evaluation of molecular markers relevant to zoonotic and pandemic risk. H5N1 Influenza Gastroenteritis Genomic epidemiology One Health Transmission dynamics Genomic study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2016-21-21-30240-96b96d06/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2016-21-21-30240-96b96d06/ Thu, 26 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT Recurring local transmission events and expanding vector habitats emphasize escalating arboviral threats across European territories. These observations justify reviewing existing continental health protocols to better manage future outbreaks. Dengue Malaria Arboviral diseases Outbreak investigation Transmission dynamics Travel medicine Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es2015-20-17-21108-1b73c8c1/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es2015-20-17-21108-1b73c8c1/ Thu, 30 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMT The documented containment efforts demonstrate how integrated surveillance and targeted mosquito management can limit localized transmission, reinforcing the necessity of sustained preparedness in regions with competent vectors. Chikungunya Dengue Malaria Surveillance Travel medicine Outbreak investigation Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1017-s0950268814003628-20759c97/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1017-s0950268814003628-20759c97/ Thu, 08 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT The report is relevant to foodborne outbreak investigation and shellfish safety, especially the concern about norovirus in shellfish in Europe. It also suggests that oyster exposure should be considered in similar outbreak assessments. Gastroenteritis Outbreak investigation Climate and environment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1017-s0950268813002756-5dddd0a1/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1017-s0950268813002756-5dddd0a1/ Thu, 14 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT The results indicate a marked long-term decline in Toxoplasma infection burden among French women of childbearing age, suggesting that prevention-relevant exposures (food habits, meat-production hygiene) may have decreased, and the catalytic modelling approach is offered as a tool for evaluating preventive programmes. Toxoplasmosis Travel medicine Surveillance Transmission dynamics Treatment Cross-sectional study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-ese-16-33-19946-en-038349c8/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-ese-16-33-19946-en-038349c8/ Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT The report is relevant to imported-animal rabies detection and rapid response activities, including tracing contacts and starting post-exposure treatment after confirmation. Rabies Plague Outbreak investigation Treatment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-esm-11-07-00635-en-e927caca/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-esm-11-07-00635-en-e927caca/ Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT Health authorities implemented enhanced surveillance and practitioner education in 2003. Following advisory board review in 2004, the Ministry of Health decided in 2006 to offer vaccination using a Norwegian outer membrane vesicle vaccine to persons aged 1 to 19 years in Seine-Maritime. Meningococcal disease Outbreak investigation Treatment Vaccination Surveillance Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1093-oxfordjournals-aje-a009920-d2af8ec2/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1093-oxfordjournals-aje-a009920-d2af8ec2/ Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT The paper frames the area as having unusually high Q fever endemicity and describes this as a public health problem. It suggests further study to confirm the pattern and identify preventable risk factors. Q fever Surveillance Transmission dynamics Climate and environment Journal article