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Małgorzata Sadkowska-Todys1, Bozena Kucharczyk

  • 1Zakład Epidemiologii, Narodowego Instytutu Zdrowia Publicznego - Państwowego Zakładu Higieny w Warszawie. mtodys@pzh.gov.pl

Przeglad Epidemiologiczny
|August 25, 2010
PubMed

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In 2008, Poland reported 270 cases of campylobacteriosis, primarily caused by Campylobacter jejuni. While no deaths occurred, over half of patients required hospitalization, highlighting the disease

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Campylobacteriosis is a significant foodborne illness.
  • Surveillance data is crucial for understanding disease trends.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the epidemiology of campylobacteriosis in Poland during 2008.
  • To identify the causative species and assess disease severity.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of reported campylobacteriosis cases in Poland.
  • Microbiological identification of Campylobacter species.

Main Results:

  • 270 confirmed cases of campylobacteriosis were reported, with an incidence of 0.75 per 100,000 population.
  • Campylobacter jejuni was the predominant species (76%), followed by C. coli (12%) and C. upsaliensis (3%).
  • Over 57% of patients were hospitalized, with no reported fatalities.

Conclusions:

  • Campylobacteriosis remains a notable public health concern in Poland.
  • C. jejuni is the primary driver of infection, often necessitating hospitalization.
  • Further surveillance and control measures are warranted.

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