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Published on: February 4, 2018
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Lyme disease in Poland in 2014
Iwona Paradowska-Stankiewicz1, Irena Chrześcijańska1
1National Institute of Public Health - National Institute of Hygiene in Warsaw, Department of Epidemiology
Przeglad Epidemiologiczny
|November 22, 2016
Summary
Lyme disease cases in Poland increased by 8% in 2014, reaching 13,870. Despite a slower growth rate, continued awareness of diagnostic testing is crucial for managing this common tick-borne illness.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Lyme disease, caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, is the most common tick-borne illness.
- Poland is considered an endemic area for Lyme disease due to widespread Borrelia infections.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the 2014 epidemiological status of Lyme disease in Poland.
- To compare the 2014 data with previous years' trends.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive analysis of mandatory surveillance data.
- Utilized data from the "Infectious diseases and poisonings in Poland in 2014" bulletin.
Main Results:
- 13,870 Lyme disease cases were registered in Poland in 2014, an 8% increase from the prior year.
- The national incidence rate was 36.0 per 100,000 population, with Podlaskie voivodeship showing the highest rate (106.8 per 100,000).
- 2,236 hospitalizations occurred due to Lyme disease in 2014.
Conclusions:
- The incidence growth rate of Lyme disease in Poland significantly slowed in 2014.
- Emphasizes the ongoing need for public awareness regarding recommended diagnostic laboratory testing for Lyme disease.
