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Mumps outbreak in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, January 2008-June 2009: epidemiology and control
G Kuzmanovska1, A Polozhani, V Mikik
1Department for Communicable Diseases, Institute of Public Health, Skopje, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
Abstract:
Between January 2008 and June 2009, the Institute of Public Health received 16,352 notifications of mumps cases through routine surveillance: young people aged 15-19 years were most affected.
Insights
Mumps outbreaks affected over 16,000 people between 2008 and 2009. Surveillance data revealed that adolescents aged 15-19 years represented the most impacted demographic group during this period.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Public Health Surveillance
Background:
- Mumps is a contagious viral illness that can lead to serious complications.
- Understanding the epidemiology of mumps is crucial for effective public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze mumps case notifications received by the Institute of Public Health.
- To identify the age groups most affected by mumps during the study period.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of mumps case data.
- Utilized routine public health surveillance system data.
- Data collected between January 2008 and June 2009.
Main Results:
- A total of 16,352 mumps cases were reported.
- The highest incidence of mumps was observed in individuals aged 15-19 years.
- Adolescents represented the primary demographic affected by the mumps outbreak.
Conclusions:
- Routine surveillance effectively captured a significant number of mumps cases.
- Adolescents aged 15-19 years were disproportionately affected, highlighting a potential need for targeted prevention strategies.
- Public health efforts should focus on this age group to control mumps transmission.
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