1. 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.

2. 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...

3. 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...

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Fiche maladie | 2015.10.06

   Leprosy

   Leprosy is a chronic bacterial condition and a neglected tropical disease. Although effective treatment exists, thousands of new cases are recorded every year. Leprosy remains a major public health issue for several countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

7. News | 2024.04.10

   Save the Date: Pasteur Innov’ Day 2nd edition

   Fundamentally applied! From basic research to product: the potential of the Institut Pasteur's research and innovation continuum.

8. News | 2022.09.01

   Glial cell cancer: proteins identified in cell migration

   Scientists have identified two proteins involved in the invasion of glioblastoma, a type of tumor that affects some brain cells. Targeting the action of these proteins represents an avenue to tackle this form of cancer.

9. News | 2023.05.04

   Chikungunya: how the tiger mosquito helps the virus cross borders

   The tiger mosquito, which is native to Southeast Asia, is set to continue to spread to temperate regions and pose a major public health problem. Researchers at the Institut Pasteur have shown that this mosquito has acquired the ability to transmit the chikungunya virus as effectively at 20°C as at 28°C.

10. News | 2023.05.04

    Tiger mosquito in France: 71 départements on red alert

    The French health authorities have updated their map showing distribution of the tiger mosquito in France. On January 1, 2023, 71 départements were reported on "red alert" – four more than on January 1, 2022. The Aedes albopictus mosquito, originally from Asia, has been present in France since 2004. It is a vector for viruses that spread diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika.

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