Question 36639 — diseases

Summary

Ms. Huguette Tiegna draws the attention of the Minister of Solidarity and Health to the tick-borne disease, notably called Lyme disease. In this case, many French people are affected by this disease. France has experienced a significant increase in cases in recent years: in 2018 it was 104 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, or 67,000 cases which were counted by Public Health France. This disease, often misunderstood, involves sometimes chronic in nature, as such Lyme disease can cause symptoms such as paralysis of a limb, extreme fatigue, joint stiffness or even serious neurological symptoms which impact the daily life of those affected. In addition, an observation has emerged for several years: the global warming that the planet is experiencing creates an overall warmer climate and thus allows the proliferation of ticks in all seasons. Furthermore, the development of green tourism will lead to mobility towards natural spaces and forests. The infectious bacteria that the tick transmits to humans, borelia burgdorferi sensu lato, is complex because it develops in two different forms, but it seems that antibiotics are only effective for one of these forms. Consequently, preventive awareness of the population concerning the actions to follow is strongly recommended as a first step. As such, recurring requests are made on the urgent need for a marked improvement in diagnosis, screening tests and treatments to put an end to the wandering and suffering of patients. Many citizens are wondering about the lack of funding earmarked for research relating to Lyme disease within the framework of the Lyme plan. It is why she wants to know if measures are being considered to strengthen support for patients and thus provide more substantial funding for French research on the detection and treatment of this disease. In addition, she would like to know what the Government's position is regarding the creation of the national research agency on tick-borne diseases suggested by the French Federation against ticks. tick-borne diseases.

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