SHORT REPORT: Seasonality of "Yersinia enterocolitica" bioserotype 1B/O:8 infections in Poland

Both serological and bacteriological investigations revealed a cyclic, seasonal pattern of Yersinia enterocolitica 1B/O8 infections in Poland during the years 2008–2011. A large increase in incidence was observed in the second quarter and a decrease in the third quarter of each year. Such seasonal c...

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Published inEpidemiology and infection Vol. 141; no. 10; pp. 2039 - 2042
Main Authors RASTAWICKI, W., SZYCH, J., ROKOSZ, N., ZACHARCZUK, K., GIERCZYŃSKI, R.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Cambridge University Press 01.10.2013
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Gastroenteritis/Food poisoning
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Summary:Both serological and bacteriological investigations revealed a cyclic, seasonal pattern of Yersinia enterocolitica 1B/O8 infections in Poland during the years 2008–2011. A large increase in incidence was observed in the second quarter and a decrease in the third quarter of each year. Such seasonal changes were not seen in the case of infections caused by the other enteropathogenic Yersinia bioserotypes.
ISSN:0950-2688
1469-4409