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Legionellosis in Poland in 2012
Hanna Stypułkowska-Misiurewicz1, Michał Czerwiński2
1Department of Bacteriology, National Institute of Public Health - National Institute of Hygiene (NIZP-PZH) in Warsaw.
Przeglad Epidemiologiczny
|August 20, 2014
Summary
Legionellosis cases in Poland significantly decreased in 2012 compared to previous years, with 10 reported cases. Enhanced surveillance is recommended to monitor this infectious disease.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Legionellosis, including Legionnaires' disease and Pontiac fever, is a notifiable disease in Poland.
- Surveillance data is crucial for understanding disease trends and informing public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the epidemiological situation of legionellosis in Poland in 2012.
- To compare the 2012 incidence with data from preceding years.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of national surveillance data for infectious diseases and poisonings in Poland for 2012 and prior years.
- Review of legionellosis case reports submitted to the Department of Epidemiology of the National Institute of Public Health – National Institute of Hygiene (NIPH-NIH).
Main Results:
- In 2012, 10 legionellosis cases were reported (8 Legionnaires' disease, 2 Pontiac fever), a 45% decrease from the previous year.
- Incidence was 0.026 per 100,000 population, with cases reported in 6 provinces; two fatal cases occurred in individuals over 60.
- All infections were sporadic, with seven acquired domestically (including one hospital-acquired) and three linked to travel or work abroad.
Conclusions:
- The fundamental epidemiological features of legionellosis in Poland remained unchanged in 2012.
- Enhanced surveillance for legionellosis is recommended, focusing on environmental investigations in affected areas.
Keywords:
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