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[Yersiniosis in Poland in 2009]

Sylwia Furman1, Agnieszka Napiórkowska, Małgorzata Sadkowska-Todys

  • 1Zakład Epidemiologii Narodowego Instytutu Zdrowia Publicznego--Państwowego Zakładu Higieny w Warszawie.

Przeglad Epidemiologiczny
|September 15, 2011
PubMed

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In 2009, Poland reported 326 yersiniosis cases, primarily intestinal. While no deaths occurred, most patients were hospitalized, with diarrhea being the most common symptom.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Yersiniosis, a bacterial infection caused by Yersinia species, can manifest in intestinal and extraintestinal forms.
  • Understanding the epidemiology and clinical presentation of yersiniosis is crucial for public health surveillance and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of yersiniosis cases reported in Poland in 2009.
  • To identify the predominant serotypes of Yersinia enterocolitica involved in infections.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of yersiniosis case notifications from 2009 in Poland.
  • Review of clinical data, including symptoms and hospitalization rates.
  • Serotyping of isolated Yersinia enterocolitica strains.

Main Results:

  • A total of 326 yersiniosis cases were reported, with an incidence rate of 0.85 per 100,000 inhabitants.
  • Intestinal yersiniosis accounted for 288 cases, with diarrhea, high temperature, abdominal pain, and vomiting as common symptoms.
  • Extraintestinal yersiniosis (38 cases) commonly presented with osteoarticular discomfort; no deaths were reported, and 76% of patients were hospitalized.
  • Yersinia enterocolitica serotypes 03 and 08 were the most frequently isolated, identified in 128 cases.

Conclusions:

  • Yersiniosis surveillance in Poland in 2009 indicated a low incidence without fatalities, but significant hospitalization rates.
  • Diarrhea remains the hallmark symptom of intestinal yersiniosis, while osteoarticular issues characterize the extraintestinal form.
  • Yersinia enterocolitica serotypes 03 and 08 are significant causative agents, necessitating continued monitoring.

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