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[Influenza in Poland in 2000].

Krzysztof Kuszewski1, Lidia B Brydak, Magdalena Machała

  • 1Zakład Epidemiologiii Państwowego Zakładu Higieny ul. Chocimska 24, 00-791 Warszawa. kkuszewski@pzh.gov.pl

Przeglad Epidemiologiczny
|October 10, 2002
PubMed
Summary

In 2000, Poland saw over 1.5 million influenza and influenza-like illness (ILI) cases. Children were significantly affected, with 358 deaths reported from influenza and its complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Virology
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Influenza and influenza-like illness (ILI) surveillance in Poland during the year 2000.
  • Significant burden of disease noted, with 1,596,920 registered cases, representing 68.1% of 1999 levels.
  • Highest incidence observed in Łódzkie voivodship and among children aged 0-14 years.

Purpose:

  • To report on the epidemiological situation of influenza and ILI in Poland in 2000.
  • To analyze age-specific incidence and outcomes, including hospitalizations and deaths.
  • To present findings from serological surveys regarding antibody responses to influenza strains.

Summary:

  • A total of 1,596,920 influenza and ILI cases were recorded in Poland in 2000. Children aged 0-14 accounted for 408,495 cases (25.5%).
  • 7,028 patients required hospitalization, and 358 deaths were attributed to influenza and its complications.
  • While no influenza strains were isolated, immunofluorescence confirmed influenza A in 39 and B in 2 patients. Serosurveys indicated highest antibody levels against A(H3N2) and B, with peak titers in the 15-25 age group.

Impact:

  • Highlights the substantial public health impact of influenza in Poland in 2000, particularly on the pediatric population.
  • Provides crucial data for public health interventions, vaccination strategies, and pandemic preparedness.
  • Informs understanding of population immunity and response to circulating influenza strains A(H3N2) and B.

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