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Shigellosis in Poland in 2018-2019.
Zuzanna Nowacka1, Ewelina Księżak1, Piotr Polański1
1National Institute of Public Health NIH - National Research Institute, Department of Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases and Surveillance.
Przeglad Epidemiologiczny
|July 21, 2022
Summary
Shigellosis cases in Poland surged in 2018 due to large outbreaks, with imported infections from countries like Albania being a major cause. Travelers to endemic areas should be educated on prevention to reduce disease spread.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health Surveillance
Background:
- Shigellosis is a significant bacterial infection causing dysentery.
- Understanding its epidemiological trends is crucial for public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the epidemiological situation of shigellosis in Poland during 2018-2019.
- To compare recent trends with previous years.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of national epidemiological surveillance data.
- Inclusion of data from sanitary stations, medical records, patient interviews, and outbreak registries.
- Utilized data from "Infectious Diseases and Poisonings" bulletins (2012-2019).
Main Results:
- 321 shigellosis cases reported in 2018-2019; incidence peaked at 0.74/100,000 in 2018.
- Most cases in the 25-44 age groups, predominantly women; 27% hospitalization rate.
- 54.8% of cases were imported, mainly from Albania; Shigella sonnei caused 28% of infections.
Conclusions:
- Two large outbreaks significantly increased shigellosis cases in 2018.
- Imported cases highlight travel to endemic regions as a primary risk factor.
- Educational initiatives for travelers to endemic areas are recommended.
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