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Foodborne botulism cases in Poland decreased from 2018-2021, reaching the lowest incidence in 2021. This trend highlights a continued decline in botulism notifications, with a notable decrease in rural areas.

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  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health Surveillance

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  • Foodborne botulism remains a significant public health concern globally.
  • Understanding epidemiological trends is crucial for effective prevention and control strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the epidemiological situation of foodborne botulism in Poland between 2018 and 2021.
  • To compare current trends with previous years' data.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of aggregated surveillance data from 2013-2021.
  • Inclusion of case reports from sanitary-epidemiological stations and EpiBase.

Main Results:

  • 54 foodborne botulism cases were registered from 2018-2021, with 57.4% laboratory-confirmed.
  • A declining trend in notifications continued, with the lowest incidence recorded in 2021 (0.02 per 100,000 population).
  • Cases predominantly occurred sporadically (85.2%), with higher incidence in men and individuals aged 50-59. Mortality was 5.6%.

Conclusions:

  • The downward trend in foodborne botulism notifications in Poland persisted from 2018-2021.
  • A significant proportion of cases lacked laboratory confirmation or EU-standardized definitions.
  • Incidence in rural areas decreased to levels comparable to urban areas, with diminished geographical clustering.