Przegla̧d epidemiologiczny
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The study was based on data from: the "Infectious diseases and poisonings in Poland" bulletins published annually between 2005-2010 (MP Czarkowski i in., PZH i GIS), individual case interviews conducted by sanitary stations and data from Demographic Surveys Departament based in the Central Statistical Office. Analysis of the incidence of yersiniosis in the country during 2010 was based on data on clinical symptoms associated with the disease, age groups, the number of cases in different provinces and the serotypes of Yersinia which were isolated. ⋯ A very large percentage (65.6%) of isolated strains of Yersinia were not serotyped. Yersinia serotype 08 remains very common serotype reported, despite a decline in 2010 in the number of cases notified. The high percentage of hospitalization points that patients with gastrointestinal symptoms are relatively rare direct to routine laboratory diagnostic of Yersinia infection.
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Actually in Poland malaria is not present as an endemic disease, but is one of the most common "imported" diseases. In its mild form it is an awkward illness with recurring fever, whereas the more severe form, which is caused by Plasmodium falciparum can be life-threatening. ⋯ Malaria was most commonly diagnosed among tourists staying for short period of time in an endemic area. Travelers did not use accurate antimalarial prophylaxis. Malaria must be excluded as a potential diagnosis among all fever suffering persons returning from the tropics.
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Comparative Study
[Socio-demographic determinants of inequity of access to health care in Poland in 2011--based on social diagnosis].
The inequity in access to healthcare system is more and more discussed issue in Poland. One of its consequence is the low satisfaction of healthcare services in comparison to other European countries. ⋯ One of the consequences of coexistence of both private and public healthcare sector is inequity in access to healthcare services in Poland.
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Although high immunization status against pertussis maintained in neonates and children, the increase in pertussis cases has been observed in Poland since 1990-ies, especially in adolescent and adults. Wide use of pertussis acellular vaccines intended for adolescents and adult's immunization might prolong immunity against pertussis. The goal of the work was to present current view of immunogenicity and reactogenicity of those pertussis vaccines in different age groups.
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The evaluation of effectiveness of implemented actions to limit intravascular catheter-related bloodstream infection rates. ⋯ It is possible to significantly decrease intravascular catheter-related bloodstream infection rates by taking preventive actions combined with intensive education of medical personnel.