Campylobacteriosis in Poland in 2008
Sadkowska-Todys, M.łg.; Kucharczyk, B.
Przeglad Epidemiologiczny 64(2): 217-219
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 0033-2100 PMID: 20731225 Document Number: 638270
The total number of 270 campylabacteriosis cases were reported in 2008 in Poland. The incidence rate was 0.75 per 100 000 population. All reported cases were confirmed. No death was reported. However, more than 57% of patients were hospitalized. The species of Campylobacter was determined in 246 cases (91%): 205 cases (76%) were caused by C. jejuni infection, 33 (about 12%) by C. coli and 8 (about 3%) by C. upsalenssis. In 2008 two family outbreaks were reported.