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Shigellosis in Poland in 2012
Hanna Stypułkowska-Misiurewicz1, Anna Baumann-Popczyk2
1Department of Bacteriology, National Institute of Public Health - National Institute of Hygiene (NIZP-PZH) in Warsaw.
Przeglad Epidemiologiczny
|August 20, 2014
Summary
Poland reported a low incidence of shigellosis in 2012, with only 13 cases. However, this data may not reflect the true shigellosis situation, indicating a need for improved surveillance measures.
Area of Science:
- 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.
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