Incidence study of listeriosis in Spain

We performed a descriptive retrospective study of cases of listeriosis occurring in Spain from 2001 to 2007 to determine the burden and trend of this disease in our setting. Several sources of information were used. Epidemiological information was collected from 1.242 cases of listeriosis, represent...

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Published inGaceta sanitaria Vol. 28; no. 1; p. 74
Main Authors Valero, Fernando Parrilla, Rafart, Josep Vaqué
Format Journal Article
LanguageSpanish
Published Spain 01.01.2014
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Child
Child, Preschool
Cohort Studies
Female
Humans
Incidence
Infant
Listeriosis - epidemiology
Male
Middle Aged
Retrospective Studies
Spain - epidemiology
Young Adult
Spain
Surveillance
European Union
Vigilancia epidemiológica
España
Listeria monocytogenes
Listeriosis
Brotes
Outbreaks
Tasa de incidencia
Incidence rate
Unión Europea
Spain
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Summary:We performed a descriptive retrospective study of cases of listeriosis occurring in Spain from 2001 to 2007 to determine the burden and trend of this disease in our setting. Several sources of information were used. Epidemiological information was collected from 1.242 cases of listeriosis, representing a mean incidence rate of 0,56 cases per 100.000 inhabitants per year, which was extrapolated as an overall estimate for Spain. The annual incidence showed a statistically significant increasing trend (p <0,001) over the study period. This figure was higher than that reported in Spain (0,16) by the Microbiological Information System, which is voluntary, showing that underreporting exists. The inclusion of listeriosis in the Mandatory Notification System would allow determination of the distribution and characteristics of this infection in humans, as well as promotion of effective prevention and control.
ISSN:1578-1283
DOI:10.1016/j.gaceta.2013.03.004