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Published on: November 7, 2018
Salmonellosis in Poland in 2011.
Malgorzata Sadkowska-Todys1, Miroslaw P Czarkowski
1Department of Epidemiology, National Institute of Public Health - National Institute of Hygiene, Warsaw. mtodys@pzh.gov.pl
Salmonellosis incidence in Poland reached its lowest recorded point in 2011, with a downward trend continuing. However, high hospitalization rates suggest underreporting and under-diagnosis of salmonellosis cases.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Salmonellosis remains a significant public health concern globally.
- Understanding epidemiological trends is crucial for effective disease control.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the epidemiological situation of salmonellosis in Poland during 2011.
- To compare 2011 data with previous years' trends.
Main Methods:
- Data analysis from national infectious disease reports and laboratory information.
- Utilized sanitary-epidemiological station reports and Central Statistical Office data.
- Case classification followed current surveillance definitions.
Main Results:
- Poland recorded 8,813 zoonotic salmonellosis cases in 2011, the lowest number ever, indicating a downward trend.
- Incidence was highest in children under five; no deaths were attributed to salmonellosis.
- 174 outbreaks occurred, primarily small family clusters, with Salmonella Enteritidis as the most common cause.
Conclusions:
- High hospitalization rates (70%) suggest under-diagnosis and underreporting of salmonellosis in Poland.
- An increasing percentage of non-serotyped Salmonella strains presents a diagnostic challenge.
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