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Scarlet fever in Poland in 2012
Ewa Staszewska1, Barbara Kondej1, Mirosław P Czarkowski1
1Department of Epidemiology, National Institute of Public Health - National Institute of Hygiene (NIZP-PZH) in Warsaw.
Przeglad Epidemiologiczny
|August 20, 2014
Summary
Scarlet fever epidemic cycles in Poland have lengthened, with incidence decreasing over recent decades. In 2012, over 25,000 cases were recorded, primarily in young children, with higher rates in urban areas and males.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Disease Surveillance
Background:
- Scarlet fever (Streptococcus pyogenes) remains a significant public health concern.
- Recent decades have shown shifts in scarlet fever epidemiology in Poland.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the epidemiological situation of scarlet fever in Poland in 2012.
- To analyze trends and demographic patterns of scarlet fever incidence.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of surveillance data from official bulletins and surveys.
- Evaluation of infectious disease and poisoning reports for 2012 and previous years.
Main Results:
- Observed a 2-fold lengthening of the scarlet fever epidemic cycle in Poland over 15-20 years.
- In 2012, 25,421 cases were registered (66.0/100,000 population), with highest incidence in 5-6 year olds (95.6% of cases <15 years).
- Higher incidence in males (74.8) vs. females (57.6), urban (72.7) vs. rural (55.7) areas; 0.9% hospitalized, no deaths.
Conclusions:
- Epidemiological changes linked to Poland's aging population and declining child numbers.
- Recommendations include increasing bacteriological confirmation for improved surveillance accuracy.
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