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Published on: May 19, 2020
Meningitis and encephalitis in Poland in 2015
Iwona Paradowska-Stankiewicz1, Anna Piotrowska2
1National Institute of Public Health – National Institute of Hygiene in Warsaw, Department of Epidemiology
Aim Of The Study:
The aim of this study was to assess the epidemiology of meningitis and/or encephalitis in Poland in 2015
Introduction:
In the last four years in Poland, about 3 000 cases of meningitis and/or encephalitis of viral or bacterial etiology were recorded annually
Materials And Methods:
Assessment of the epidemiological situation of meningitis and/or encephalitis in Poland in 2015, was based on the results of the analysis of epidemiological reports sent to the NIZP-PZH by the Regional Sanitary-Epidemiological Stations published in the annual bulletin “Infectious diseases and poisonings in Poland in 2015” and “Vaccination in Poland in 2015”
Results:
In 2015 in Poland 2 428 cases of bacterial meningitis and/or encephalitis were recorded. 43.1% of these were viral infections
Summary And Conclusions:
In 2015, in comparison to 2014, a 21.8% decrease in the number of cases of meningitis and/or encephalitis was observed
Insights
In 2015, Poland saw a 21.8% decrease in meningitis and/or encephalitis cases. Bacterial meningitis and/or encephalitis affected 2,428 individuals, with 43.1% being viral infections.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Meningitis and/or encephalitis pose significant public health challenges.
- Annual incidence in Poland has been approximately 3,000 cases over the past four years.
- Understanding epidemiological trends is crucial for effective disease control.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the epidemiology of meningitis and/or encephalitis in Poland during 2015.
- To identify trends and patterns in disease occurrence.
- To provide data for public health interventions.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of epidemiological reports from Regional Sanitary-Epidemiological Stations.
- Utilized data from "Infectious diseases and poisonings in Poland in 2015" and "Vaccination in Poland in 2015" bulletins.
- Focused on cases of bacterial and viral meningitis and/or encephalitis.
Main Results:
- A total of 2,428 cases of bacterial meningitis and/or encephalitis were recorded in Poland in 2015.
- Viral infections accounted for 43.1% of the recorded cases.
- A notable 21.8% decrease in cases compared to 2014 was observed.
Conclusions:
- The incidence of meningitis and/or encephalitis in Poland decreased significantly in 2015.
- Bacterial meningitis and/or encephalitis remain a concern, with a substantial proportion of viral cases.
- Continued surveillance and vaccination efforts are essential.
