[Mumps in Poland in 2009]

Abstract

In 2009, 2.954 cases of mumps were reported In Poland. Decreasing trend in number of cases and incidence has continued. The incidence 7.7 per 100 000 in 2009 was lower compared to the previous year (8.6) and twenty-five times less than the median incidence in 2003-2007. Children 5-9 year old were the most affected age group -56.7 per 100 000. Of 2.954 cases 35 were hospitalized i.e. 1.18%. In 2009 no deaths attributed to mumps were reported.