Epidemiology of reported Yersinia enterocolitica infections in Germany, 2001-2008
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- 14 June 2010
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Public Health
- Vol. 10 (1) , 337
Abstract
Yersiniosis is the third most common zoonotic bacterial disease in Germany and the European Union. Sequelae of Yersinia enterocolitica infections, such as reactive arthritis, have been reported. Consumption of pork and its products, especially eaten raw or undercooked, is an important risk factor of yersiniosis. Infection with Y. enterocolitica is notifiable through the national surveillance system for infectious diseases in Germany and several thousands of cases are being reported each year. We present recent data on the epidemiology of reported yersiniosis in Germany.Keywords
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