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Abstract

Introduction

Listeriosis is a food-borne disease of public health importance that has recently been involved in prolonged outbreaks. Despite its relevance, listeriosis is under-reported in many European countries.

Aim

We aimed to describe listeriosis epidemiology in Spain from 1997–2015.

Methods

We performed a retrospective study using the Spanish hospitalisation database. We calculated the mean number of hospitalisations per year and region. Pregnancy and neonatal-related listeriosis rates were computed. Relation between death and the presence of underlying health conditions was explored.

Results

Between 1997–2015, 5,696 listeriosis hospitalisations occurred, showing a constantly increasing trend. Higher hospitalisation rates were located in the north of the country compared to southern regions. The age group ≥ 65 years old was the most represented (50%). Pregnant women and newborns accounted for 7% and 4% of hospitalisations, respectively. An underlying immunocompromising condition was present in 56.4% of patients: cancer (22.8%), diabetes mellitus (16.6%) and chronic liver disease (13.1%). Death occurred in 17% of patients, more frequently among those ≥ 65 years old (67.5%), with sepsis (39.9%) or with meningoencephalitis (19.2%).

Conclusion

Listeriosis is an emergent public health problem in Spain that calls for targeted action. Further prevention strategies are urgently needed, including food safety education and messaging for all at-risk groups.

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Listeriosis in Spain based on hospitalisation records, 1997 to 2015: need for greater awareness
<p class="citation"> <span>Citation style for this article:</span> <span class="meta-value authors"> <a href="/search?value1=Zaida+Herrador&option1=author&noRedirect=true" class="nonDisambigAuthorLink">Herrador Zaida</a>, <a href="/search?value1=Alin+Gherasim&option1=author&noRedirect=true" class="nonDisambigAuthorLink">Gherasim Alin</a>, <a href="/search?value1=Rogelio+L%C3%B3pez-V%C3%A9lez&option1=author&noRedirect=true" class="nonDisambigAuthorLink">López-Vélez Rogelio</a>, <a href="/search?value1=Agust%C3%ADn+Benito&option1=author&noRedirect=true" class="nonDisambigAuthorLink">Benito Agustín</a></span>. Listeriosis in Spain based on hospitalisation records, 1997 to 2015: need for greater awareness. <a href="/content/ecdc">Euro Surveill.</a> 2019;24(21):pii=1800271. <a href="https://doi.org/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2019.24.21.1800271" title="doi link" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2019.24.21.1800271</a> <span class="ES_Article_citation"> <span class="generated">Received</span>: 21 May 2018;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span class="generated">Accepted</span>: 18 Sept 2018 </span> </p>
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