Biomedical subjects

Jolanta Sitarska-Gołebiowska

Publications and source records attributed to Jolanta Sitarska-Gołebiowska.

7 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed2003

[Pertussis in Poland in 2001].

In 2001 global increase in reported cases of pertussis in Poland was observed. The total number of reported cases was 2411, 142 more than in 2000. A general trend of increase in the fraction of older cases continues since 1992. More cases occurred among females (7.0/100,000) than among males (5.4/100,000) and in urban areas (7.8/100,000) than in rural areas (3.7/100,000). The vaccination coverage for the children below 2 was 98.2%. The quality of the reporting and laboratory confirmation of pertussis has improved. 58.6% of cases were confirmed by ELISA test, 0.1% by culture.

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PubMed2003

[Mumps in Poland in 2001].

In 2001, 16,724 cases of mumps were reported in Poland. Incidence of 43.3 per 100,000 was slightly lower than in previous year. Approximately 4.5% of mumps cases were hospitalised (751). Children in the 5 to 9 age group were mostly affected (incidence ranged from 272.2 to 483.6). Children in this age group constituted 54.1% of total number of cases. The MMR vaccine is not included into the national programme of immunisation, the vaccination is recommended on voluntary basis for 2-year and 7-year old children.

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PubMed2003

[Rubella in Poland in 2001].

In 2001 in Poland we observed a subsequent peak of rubella epidemic (the previous peak was observed in 1997). As compared to 2000, an 82.8% increase in the number of rubella cases was noted. A total of 84,419 cases were registered, including 3 cases of congenital rubella. Incidence on the country level was 218.5 per 100,000 population. In particular voivodeships it ranged from 50.1 to 655.2. For the first time since rubella became reportable, the incidence in rural areas (220.1) was higher than in urban areas (217.4) Incidence among women (193.6) was 21% lower than among men (244.8). This disproportion is gradually increasing. One of the probable reasons of this difference is the intensive immunisation of 13-year old girls, which has been in place for several years now. Among all registered rubella cases 91.7% were children under 15 years of age. The highest incidence was noted among 7-year old (2,235.8), 8-year old (1,964.7) and 6-year old (1,954.5) children. About 0.3% of rubella cases were hospitalised. No rubella deaths were noted if to exclude one death due to congenital rubella.

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PubMed2003

[Hepatitis A in Poland in 2001].

A total of 738 cases of hepatitis A were reported in 2000, which was 3 times higher as compared to 1999. The incidence rate was estimated to be 1.91 per 100,000. The incidence rate in urban areas was 2 times higher than in rural population. The highest incidence rates were reported among persons 10-14 and 20-24 years old. Patients in these age groups constituted 29.4% of the total number of cases. The above data show that, from 1997 epidemiological situation of hepatitis has been approaching low endemicity pattern.

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PubMed2003

[Tetanus in 2001].

In 2001, 21 cases of tetanus were registered in Poland. The incidence rate of tetanus was 0.04/100,000 population. No neonatal tetanus cases were recorded. All cases except one occurred among peple of age 50 or more. Case fatality rate associated with tetanus was 33.3% and increased with age. All cases were unvaccinated or vaccination status was unknown. The data show effectiveness of vaccination program, but also show need for promotion of post exposure prophylaxis, especially among older people.

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PubMed2002

[Rubella in Poland in 2000].

In 2000, as compared with 1999, a 49% increase in the number of rubella cases was noted. It corresponded to the development a new compensatory epidemic (the peak of the last epidemic was observed in 1997). A total of 49,181 cases were registered, including 1 case of congenital rubella. Incidence on the country level was 119.5 per 100,000 population. In particular voivodeships it ranged from 24.0 to 314.8. Incidence in urban areas was 35% higher than in rural areas. Incidence among women (109.0) was 16% lower than among men (130.6). One of the probable reasons of this difference was intensive immunization of 13-year old girls, which have been providing for several years. Among all registered rubella cases 94.2% were children under 15 years of age. The highest incidence was noted among 7-year old (1,216.0) and 6-year old (1,148.9) children. About 0.3% of rubella cases were hospitalized. No rubella deaths were noted.

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PubMed2002

[Hepatitis A in Poland in 2000].

A total of 262 cases of hepatitis A were reported in 1999. The incidence was estimated to be 0.7 per 100,000 and represented 74% decrease compared to the preceding year. The incidence rates within rural and urban populations were similar. The highest incidence was reported among persons 20-24 years old. Patients in this age group constituted 20.2% of the total number of cases. The above data shows that since 1997 epidemiological situation of hepatitis A is making for low endemicity pattern.

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