A first indigenous case of chikungunya detected in Charente

The Regional Health Agency (ARS) specifies that this case has been confirmed by the National Reference Center for Arbovirus. In addition, this center specializing in viral diseases transmitted by mosquitoes. Consequently, The ARS also indicates that the patient’s state of health in question does not inspire concerns. Therefore, without specifying whether it is a man or a woman.

The patient did not trace

We are talking about indigenous cases when a person has contracted the disease on the national territory. In addition, has not traveled in the contaminated zone within 15 days preceding the appearance of symptoms. However, As a reminder. chikungunya is transmitted from person to person, only through the bite of a mosquito (tiger mosquito present in metropolitan France) infected by the chikungunya virus. This type of situation is still very rare but develops. Most cases of Zika, Chikungunya and Dengue first indigenous case chikungunya detected are rather imported (see elsewhere).

This new indigenous case confirms the existence of a risk of transmission of this virus to New Aquitaine. To date. this is the third transmission episode identified in the region, after those of the Landes and the Pyrénées-Atlantiques. ARS adds that immediate measures have been put in place to limit any risk of spread.

The Charente-Maritime Departmental Council (the entomological follow-up operator of the Tiger Mosquito in Charente) carried out a first demoustication operation in Val-de-Cognac on the night of August 4 to 5. followed by home prospecting whose objective is to eliminate larval and adult mosquitoes which can transmit the virus. Another demoustic operation takes place Friday evening at 11 p.m. “We are very serene,” reassures the mayor of Val-de-Cognac Jean-Luc Girardeau. “We must always take this seriously and we are reassured with what ARS does. Additionally, »»

Finally. a door survey will be carried out by first indigenous case chikungunya detected ARS Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Public Health France, in collaboration with the town hall of Val-de-Cognac in order to identify people who have felt symptoms in previous weeks or who are currently presenting symptoms evocative of chikungunya (fever greater than 38.5 ° C, joint pain, rash, fatigue, muscle pain) driving to hold.

16 Aboriginal homes in France

Between May 1 (start of reinforced surveillance). August 5, 2025, were identified in France: 16 Aboriginal transmission homes in Chikungunya (1 to 13 cases per household), 5 Aboriginal transmission fireplaces (1 to 3 cases per household); 892 cases imported from chikungunya; 698 cases imported from dengue; 3 cases imported from Zika.