Age patterns of persons with campylobacteriosis, England and Wales, 1990-2007.
To explore hypotheses for age-related changes in the incidence of Campylobacter infections in England and Wales during 1990-2007, we analyzed electronic laboratory data. Disease incidence was reduced among children, and the greatest increase in risk was for those >/=60 years of age. Risk factors for campylobacteriosis in the elderly population should be identified.
Gillespie
Iain A
IA
Gastrointestinal, Emerging and Zoonotic Infections, Department Health Protection Agency Centre for Infections, 61 Colindale Ave, London NW9 5EQ, UK. iain.gillespie@hpa.org.uk
O'Brien
Sarah J
SJ
Bolton
Frederick J
FJ
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D002169:Campylobacter Infections / Q000453:epidemiology*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004739:England / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013997:Time Factors; D014852:Wales / Q000453:epidemiology