Tick-borne encephalitis epidemiology and surveillance in Poland, and comparison with selected European countries before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, 2008 to 2020

ConclusionThe sensitivity of TBE surveillance in Poland requires improvement. There are considerable regional differences. Regions that test for TBE intensively report most cases. Policymakers should be made aware of the value of quality epidemiological data for planning prophylactic measures in risk areas.

Source: Eurosurveillance - May 4, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Iwona Paradowska-Stankiewicz, Katarzyna Pancer, Anna Pozna ńska, Martyna Hordowicz, Maria Skibicka, Marek Słowiński, Gerard Motak and Bogdan Falkiewicz Source Type: research