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An imported case of Chikungunya confirmed in Guadeloupe
The Guadeloupe Regional Health Agency (ARS) confirmed yesterday (April 20) the presence of a case of Chikungunya in a patient returning from Réunion Island, who usually resides in Guadeloupe. This is the first case detected in the archipelago since the epidemic currently raging on Réunion Island.
Editorial Guadeloupe La 1ère • Published on April 21, 2025 at 10:20 a.m.
Feedback from the laboratory network enabled Public Health France (SpF) and the ARS of Guadeloupe to identify on Friday (April 19) a case of Chikungunya in a patient returning from a stay on Reunion Island and usually residing in Guadeloupe.
To prevent any risk of secondary cases appearing, the ARS immediately launched an environmental survey at home and in the vicinity of the home, to assess the presence or absence of mosquitoes, manually eliminate any potential breeding sites, and remind people of the prevention and protection measures in force.
The ARS (Regional Health Agency) specifies that this imported case of chikungunya occurs while the dengue epidemic that began last November is still ongoing in Guadeloupe. The latest available update from SpF reports approximately 200 clinically suggestive cases of dengue seen by doctors in the city during the week of April 7 to 13.
Guidelines for limiting the spread of dengue or chikungunya
Fight against mosquitoes : destroy the larvae as well as potential mosquito breeding sites around and in the home: by having your tanks checked, removing waste that may contain water (tires, cans), removing saucers from under flower pots and emptying any container containing stagnant water at least twice a week: vases, rubbish, gutters, etc.
Protect yourself from mosquito bites by wearing long, loose clothing, using skin repellents, especially for sick people and those around them (follow the precautions for use, especially for children and pregnant women), and mosquito nets for adults, children, and on newborns' cribs.
Cover the necessary water reserves with mosquito netting.
Furthermore, anyone returning from a stay on Reunion Island and who experiences fever and/or joint and muscle pain and/or itching within 3 weeks of their return should consult their doctor.
An imported case of Chikungunya confirmed in Guadeloupe
The Guadeloupe Regional Health Agency (ARS) confirmed yesterday (April 20) the presence of a case of Chikungunya in a patient returning from Réunion Island, who usually resides in Guadeloupe. This is the first case detected in the archipelago since the epidemic currently raging on Réunion Island.
Editorial Guadeloupe La 1ère • Published on April 21, 2025 at 10:20 a.m.
Feedback from the laboratory network enabled Public Health France (SpF) and the ARS of Guadeloupe to identify on Friday (April 19) a case of Chikungunya in a patient returning from a stay on Reunion Island and usually residing in Guadeloupe.
To prevent any risk of secondary cases appearing, the ARS immediately launched an environmental survey at home and in the vicinity of the home, to assess the presence or absence of mosquitoes, manually eliminate any potential breeding sites, and remind people of the prevention and protection measures in force.
The ARS (Regional Health Agency) specifies that this imported case of chikungunya occurs while the dengue epidemic that began last November is still ongoing in Guadeloupe. The latest available update from SpF reports approximately 200 clinically suggestive cases of dengue seen by doctors in the city during the week of April 7 to 13.
Guidelines for limiting the spread of dengue or chikungunya
Fight against mosquitoes : destroy the larvae as well as potential mosquito breeding sites around and in the home: by having your tanks checked, removing waste that may contain water (tires, cans), removing saucers from under flower pots and emptying any container containing stagnant water at least twice a week: vases, rubbish, gutters, etc.
Protect yourself from mosquito bites by wearing long, loose clothing, using skin repellents, especially for sick people and those around them (follow the precautions for use, especially for children and pregnant women), and mosquito nets for adults, children, and on newborns' cribs.
Cover the necessary water reserves with mosquito netting.
Furthermore, anyone returning from a stay on Reunion Island and who experiences fever and/or joint and muscle pain and/or itching within 3 weeks of their return should consult their doctor.
