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Scarlet fever in Poland in 2011
Mirosław P Czarkowski1, Barbara Kondej, Ewa Staszewska
1Department of Epidemiology National Institute of Public Health - National Institute of Hygiene, Warsaw, Poland. mpc@pzh.gov.pl
Przeglad Epidemiologiczny
|September 18, 2013
Summary
Scarlet fever cases in Poland increased epidemically since 2004, but the growth rate slowed by 2011. Children under 15 accounted for most cases, with higher incidence in urban areas and males.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health Surveillance
Background:
- Scarlet fever (Streptococcus pyogenes infection) is a significant public health concern, particularly in pediatric populations.
- Poland has experienced notable shifts in scarlet fever incidence over recent decades, necessitating ongoing epidemiological assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the epidemiological situation of scarlet fever in Poland during 2011.
- To analyze trends and demographic patterns of scarlet fever incidence.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of national surveillance data on infectious diseases and poisonings in Poland for 2011.
- Comparison with data from previous years to identify trends.
Main Results:
- A total of 18,267 scarlet fever cases were registered in Poland in 2011, with an overall incidence of 47.4 per 100,000 population.
- The highest incidence was observed in 5- and 6-year-old children (782.4 per 100,000), with individuals up to 15 years old comprising 96.9% of all cases.
- Incidence was higher in males (53.7) than females (41.6) and in urban areas (53.3) compared to rural areas (38.3). Hospitalization rate was 1.1%, with no reported deaths.
Conclusions:
- Demographic changes, including a declining child population, have impacted scarlet fever epidemiology in Poland.
- Recommendations include enhancing the reliability of surveillance data through increased bacteriological confirmation of clinical diagnoses.
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