Epidemiological characteristics and trends of notified enteric fevers in Germany, 2001 to 2023.

ABSTRACT: BackgroundEnteric fevers (EF) are caused by infections with Salmonella Typhi (STY) or Salmonella Paratyphi (SP) A-C (except the SPB enteric pathovar) and exhibit increasing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Notification is mandatory in Germany.AimTo describe characteristics and trends of notified EF cases in Germany.MethodsWe analysed German EF notifications 2001-2023 fulfilling the case definition. We calculated numbers of imported EF cases per 100,000 air travellers by country of exposure 2012-2023.ResultsIn 2001-2023, 2,670 confirmed EF cases were notified: 56% (1,498/2,670) STY, 44% (1,172/2,670) SP, with seasonal peaks in April-May and August-September. Aside from years with COVID-19-related travel restrictions, STY notifications were stable, while SP notifications decreas

SUBMITTER: Enkelmann J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11987495 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature