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Evaluation of Knowledge on Tick-borne Encephalitis Virus (TBEV) Infection Among General Practitioners in France
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
Summary
Tick-borne encephalitis is a relatively rare disease (approximately 35 cases diagnosed per year), but most cases (86%) are due to contamination in France via a tick bite. Of the 71 cases reported over two years (May 2021 to May 2023), 94% of patients were hospitalized. It is therefore important to consider and diagnose at the first signs to ensure appropriate follow-up and also to implement primary prevention in endemic/at-risk areas.
Official title: Evaluation of Knowledge on Tick-borne Encephalitis Virus (TBEV) Infection Among General Practitioners and Specialists in Endemic Areas and Outside Endemic Areas in France
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2024-02-16
Completion Date
2026-02-16
Last Updated
2025-09-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Locations (1)
Service des maladies infectieuses et tropicales - CHU de Strasbourg - France
Strasbourg, France