Main health risks for Mayotte

Diseases transmitted by insects or animals

Malaria is present on the island, but the risk is higher in Grande Comore than in Mayotte. It remains low for travelers visiting Mayotte only. Strains are highly resistant to chloroquine (zone 3).

The country was hit in 2005-2006 by an epidemics of chikungunya (45 000 cases declared, ie one third of the island's population). However, it is estimated that many cases have not been declared. Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne disease. Symptoms are fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, nausea and, in severe cases, the pain associated with the infection of the joints persists for weeks or months.

Dengue is present in the country but the risk remains low. Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne disease. Symptoms are fever, headache, rash, muscle and joint pain, nausea and, in severe cases, hemorrhagic manifestations.

There is a risk of lympathic filariasis in all areas located below 500 m of altitude. This disease is caused by worms which lodge in the lymphatic system and are transmitted by mosquitoes. It is capital to protect carefully from mosquitoes (long-sleeve clothes, repellent product).

Diseases transmitted by food, water or through the environment

Diarrheic diseases are very frequent among travelers who do not take precautions.

Typhoid and hepatitis A and endemic in the zone. Both diseases are transmitted to human by contaminated food or water.

Diseases transmitted by contact with infected people

Tuberculosis is frequent in the country.