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Salmonellosis in Poland in 2017
Małgorzata Milczarek1, Małgorzata Sadkowska-Todys1, Mirosław P . Czarkowski1
1National Institute of Public Health – National Institute of Hygiene (NIPH-NIH) in Warsaw, Department of Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases and Surveillance
Przeglad Epidemiologiczny
|April 3, 2020
Summary
In 2017, Poland registered 10,000 Salmonella infections, with incidence remaining high due to a 2016 international outbreak and reporting changes. Salmonella Enteritidis was the most common serotype, particularly in foodborne illnesses.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health Surveillance
Background:
- Salmonellosis remains a significant public health concern globally and in Poland.
- Understanding current epidemiological trends is crucial for effective control measures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the epidemiological situation of salmonellosis in Poland in 2017.
- To compare the 2017 data with previous years' trends.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the Epidemiological Case Reporting System (SRWE) and Registry of Epidemic Outbreaks (ROE).
- Incorporated data from the annual bulletin “Infectious diseases and poisonings in Poland in 2017” and laboratory reports.
- Included demographic data from the Central Statistical Office.
Main Results:
- 10,000 Salmonella infections were recorded in 2017, with an incidence rate of 26.0 per 100,000 population.
- Salmonella Enteritidis was the predominant serotype (92%), frequently isolated in foodborne outbreaks.
- Highest incidence occurred in summer; Mazowieckie and Małopolskie voivodeships reported the most cases, while children aged 0-4 were most affected by food poisoning.
Conclusions:
- The high number of Salmonella infections in 2017, similar to 2016, may be linked to an international outbreak and changes in laboratory reporting regulations.
- Continued surveillance and control measures are necessary to manage salmonellosis incidence.
