A case of tuberculosis has been reported in Ivry-sur-Seine, in the Val-de-Marne department, the municipality announced after being informed by the Regional Health Agency. An emergency meeting is scheduled for Monday with the town hall and the Tuberculosis Control Center to determine the necessary health measures.
People identified as close contacts will be offered testing. Mayor Philippe Bouyssou has not released any information about the infected person or the affected neighborhood, in order to protect the family, avoid stigmatizing them, and prevent undue alarm.
A disease transmitted through prolonged contact
Tuberculosis is an infection caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacterium. It primarily affects the lungs and is transmitted through the air, especially during prolonged or repeated contact in poorly ventilated spaces. A persistent cough, fever, lasting fatigue, or weight loss may be among the symptoms. According to the Pasteur Institute, between 5 and 10% of infected individuals develop the disease, which can be treated with a combination of antibiotics over several months.
In France, the annual number of reported cases has fallen from approximately 7,500 in 2000 to fewer than 4,500, but significant disparities persist. The incidence reaches approximately 64 cases per 100,000 people among the homeless and 32 per 100,000 among people born abroad, compared to a national rate of less than 10 per 100,000. Île-de-France, French Guiana, and Mayotte remain the most affected territories. In children at high risk, the BCG vaccine reduces the risk of developing a severe form of the disease by more than 75%.
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