Concurrent Conditions and Human Listeriosis, England, 1999–2009

Abstract

The epidemiology of listeriosis in England and Wales changed during 2001–2008; more patients >60 years of age had bacteremia than in previous years. To investigate these changes, we calculated risk for listeriosis by concurrent condition for non–pregnancy-associated listeriosis cases reported to the national surveillance system in England during 1999–2009. Conditions occurring with L. monocytogenes infection were coded according to the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, and compared with appropriate hospital episode statistics inpatient denominator data to calculate incidence rates/million consultations. Malignancies (especially of the blood), kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, alcoholism, and age >60 years were associated with an increased risk for listeriosis. Physicians should consider a diagnosis of listeriosis when treating patients who have concurrent conditions. Providing cancer patients, who accounted for one third of cases, with food safety information might help limit additional cases.

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“…The incidence of listeriosis varies with countries and time. European countries have an increased incidence in recent years of 2 to 6 cases/million population (Mook et al 2011). No data about the comorbidity of listeriosis and malaria are available so far.…”

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“…Cancer patients accounted for more than one third of listeriosis cases, and high risks were observed for most cancer subgroups. Because there is no appropriate food safety advice specifically for cancer patients in the UK, Mook et al (2011) suggests that the government put emphasis on this group to help prevent further cases.…”

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