Publications by authors named "J C Guerin"

Since 2016, epizootics of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus have threatened the poultry sector in Europe. Because conventional prevention and control measures alone were insufficient in some contexts, the European Commission authorized poultry vaccination in 2023. Subsequently, France launched a nationwide duck vaccination campaign combined with a comprehensive surveillance plan.

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Torus palatinus is an osseus exostosis found in the midline of the hard palate. It is a relatively common condition and is benign in nearly all cases. However, complications such as airway obstruction, sleep apnea, and swallowing difficulties do exist.

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Objective: Dermoid cyst (DC) is a congenital cyst with the potential to have intracranial extension (ICE). This study aims to evaluate the imaging yield and surgical outcomes of nasal, medial brow, forehead, and scalp DCs.

Design: Retrospective review of craniofacial DCs treated at our institution between 1992 and 2024.

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Article Synopsis
  • The rise of clade 2.3.4.4b H5N1 avian influenza in 2021 has resulted in major poultry epidemics and increased infections in wild birds and mammals, necessitating new management strategies.
  • Poultry vaccination is becoming essential for controlling HPAI, as highlighted by France's vaccination program for domestic ducks, but broader changes are also needed to address logistical and trade issues.
  • To enhance regional biosecurity, it is important to focus on the spatial distribution of poultry farms and reduce farm concentration to prevent virus spread, which will ultimately reshape poultry production and trade practices.
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