Outbreak of ED visits related to the use of synthetic cannabinoids, Mayotte Island

On October 2016, the Indian Ocean Regional Health Agency was alerted about an increase in ED visits related to adverse reactions associated with use of SC on Mayotte Island. In this context, an investigation based on a syndromic surveillance system was implemented by the regional unit of the French national public health agency.

Objective:

To confirm and to characterize the increase in emergency department (ED) visits related to the use of synthetic cannabinoids (SC).