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Giardiasis (lambliasis) in Poland in 2017
Wioleta Kitowska1, Małgorzata Milczarek1, Małgorzata Sadkowska-Todys1
1National Institute of Public Health – National Institute of Hygiene, Department of Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases and Surveillance
Przeglad Epidemiologiczny
|April 3, 2020
Summary
Giardiasis cases in Poland decreased in 2017, indicating an improving epidemiological situation. This trend aligns with European data, showing Poland
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Giardiasis is a significant parasitic infection globally.
- Understanding its epidemiological trends is crucial for public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the epidemiological situation of giardiasis in Poland during 2017.
- To compare Poland's giardiasis data with other EU/EEA countries.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of national epidemiological bulletins and case reporting systems.
- Inclusion of data on outbreaks and mortality from official registries.
- Utilizing the Epidemiological Case Reporting System (SRWE) and Registry of Epidemic Outbreaks (ROE).
Main Results:
- 1,229 cases of giardiasis were registered in Poland in 2017, with an incidence rate of 3.2 per 100,000 population.
- A decrease in registered cases compared to previous years was observed.
- Hospitalizations represented 24.5% of cases; no deaths were reported. Four outbreaks occurred.
Conclusions:
- The declining trend in giardiasis cases suggests an improving epidemiological situation in Poland.
- Poland's giardiasis statistics are comparable to those in other EU/EEA countries.
- Continued surveillance is essential to monitor and manage giardiasis effectively.
