The changing landscape of nontyphoidal salmonellosis: epidemiological patterns, imported cases and serovar distribution in Germany from 2012 to 2023.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Nontyphoidal Salmonella is a zoonotic foodborne pathogen that represents a global public health issue. In the European Union and Economic Area, about 66,000 cases of reported nonthyphoidal salmonellosis occurred in 2022, with about 9,100 cases in Germany. The aim of this study is to analyse the incidence and epidemiological characteristics as well as trends of salmonellosis in Germany from 2012 to 2023.

Methods

German national surveillance data on salmonellosis from 2012 to 2023 were analysed. Available information included demographics, notification dates, country of exposure, hospitalisation, and serovar. The incidence was calculated per 100,000 population, stratified by age, sex, and travel and hospitalisation history. A descriptive analysis was conducted.

SUBMITTER: Brinkwirth S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11984224 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature