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  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Shigellosis is endemic across EU/EFTA countries, with Poland historically reporting low incidence rates.
  • The European Centre for Disease Control (ECDC) monitors shigellosis prevalence throughout Europe.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the epidemiological status of shigellosis in Poland during 2012.
  • To compare the 2012 shigellosis data with previous years' trends.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of annual bulletins on infectious diseases and poisonings in Poland for 2012.
  • Review of bacteriological laboratory reports and individual case investigations.
  • Inclusion of outbreak reports linked to shigellosis.

Main Results:

  • A continued decrease in registered shigellosis cases was observed in 2012, with 13 confirmed cases (0.03/100,000 population).
  • Cases were reported in 6 provinces, with the Lodz province having the highest number (4 cases).
  • Approximately 40% of cases were linked to foreign travel; Shigella was detected in 4 convalescents and 2 carriers.

Conclusions:

  • The reported 2012 shigellosis data likely underestimates the actual epidemiological situation in Poland.
  • Despite improvements in sanitary conditions, enhanced epidemiological surveillance is necessary for accurate dysentery monitoring.