1. News | 2022.09.26

   Acerola: beware of potential allergic reactions

   Acerola is a tropical fruit sold as an OTC health and wellness product for its high vitamin C and antioxidant content. However, it also appears to contain allergenic compounds comparable to those found in some types of pollen and nuts. Juice and some food supplements made with this fruit may also contain these compounds. 

2. News | 2022.07.22

   Cryptococcal meningitis: a new effective treatment with fewer side effects

   A large-scale clinical trial has demonstrated the efficacy of a new therapeutic protocol to treat cryptococcal meningitis associated with HIV infection and shown that it leads to fewer adverse effects.

3. Fiche maladie | 2021.07.22

   Lyme disease (Lyme borreliosis)

   Lyme disease, also known as Lyme borreliosis, is a tick-borne disease. It is the most widespread vector-borne disease in the entire northern hemisphere. Its incidence continues to rise at global level as a result of demographic and environmental factors, including climate change.

4. Fiche maladie | 2021.07.07

   Buruli Ulcer

   Buruli ulcer is a disease caused by a bacterium that multiplies in skin and is currently reported in 33 countries, mostly in tropical regions. Although not fatal, it can lead to permanent disabilities, imposing a heavy burden on both patients and society.

5. News | 2023.10.09

   Gender equality: unequal visibility for men and women at scientific conferences

   Scientific conferences are an opportunity for early career scientists to develop their careers. But in a study combining sociology and quantitative analysis, scientists demonstrate that participants' success can be influenced by their gender.

6. Report | 2023.06.20

   National Reference Centres, sentinels guarding against pathogens

   On December 31, 2022, Santé publique France renewed its trust in the Institut Pasteur for its National Reference Centers (CNRs). Nineteen laboratories are currently involved in the CNRs. Their role is to monitor and analyze circulating pathogens, advance research and protect public health.

7. Fiche maladie | 2015.10.06

   SARS

   SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) was the first severe transmissible disease to emerge in the 21st century. The outbreak that began in China in late 2002 spread worldwide in 2003, with more than 8,000 cases and nearly 800 deaths. Thanks to an unprecedented international response triggered by the global alert issued by WHO on March 12, 2003, the outbreak was brought under control by...

8. Fiche maladie | 2022.01.11

   Chlamydia

   Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. It is the most widespread bacterial STI, affecting both men and women, and is particularly common among young people. In many cases, infection is asymptomatic and is therefore not diagnosed or treated, which contributes to its spread. Chlamydia can be contracted several times, since acquired...

9. News | 2023.06.06

   Tiger mosquito: two viruses newly transmitted from birds to humans

   Scientists from the Institut Pasteur have demonstrated that the tiger mosquito, already a vector of diseases such as dengue and chikungunya, has become capable of transmitting the West Nile and Usutu viruses. This emergence may be surprising, but steps can already be taken to tackle it.

10. Fiche maladie | 2021.10.25

    Mitochondrial diseases

    Mitochondrial diseases are a series of genetic disorders that are often hereditary. It is thought that there are around 200 new cases in France each year. Mitochondrial diseases can be life-threatening, and there are currently no available curative treatments. The symptoms are highly variable, which makes diagnosis difficult.

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