title: [Salmonellosis in the Czech Republic].
abstract: The submitted paper analyzes the treble increase of the annual incidence of salmonelloses in the Czech Republic in 1989-1991. It deals with the seasonal distribution of notified morbidity (it is highest in August, September, October), the age distribution (it is highest in 0-4-year-old children) and the geographical distribution (the most affected areas are the eastern Bohemian, southern Moravian and northern Moravian regions). The authors emphasize the high ratio of S. enteritidis in this rise (the ratio of S. E. increased from 55% in 1988 to 84% in 1991). They analyze the notified mass incidence of salmonelloses, where one third is accounted for by catering establishments of the so-called closed type; in 1989-1991 the highest ratio of salmonelloses was in works canteens. The authors confirm that the epidemic rise of salmonelloses in 1989-1991 is associated with the consumption of contaminated eggs, similarly as in other parts of the world. The most frequent vehicle of infection revealed in the Czech Republic are eggs, their products, in 1991 in particular confectionery and fancy cakes.
authors.affiliation: Státní zdravotní ústav, Praha.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Srámová
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Benes
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Dĕdicová
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003604:Czechoslovakia / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007223:Infant; D008875:Middle Aged; D012478:Salmonella Food Poisoning / Q000453:epidemiology; D012480:Salmonella Infections / Q000453:epidemiology*
vernacular_title: Salmonelózy v Ceské Republice.