EPIDEMIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF GIARDIASIS IN THE AREA OF BELGRADE DURING THE PERIOD FROM 2007 TO 2020
Abstract
The aim of this paper was to analyze the epidemiological characteristics of Giardiasis around Belgrade from 2007 to 2020. A descriptive epidemiological study was applied. In the observed period, 265 new cases of giardiasis were registered in Belgrade, the average raw incidence was 18.92/100,000. Men (56%) were more likely to develop giardiasis than women (44%). Highest age-specific incidence rate was at the age of 2 years (10.3/100,000). The largest number of patients was registered in municipality Savski venac 106 (40%). Seasonal distribution indicates that the largest number of patients was registered in September and October. The epidemiological situation in Belgrade in the observed period shows a declining tendency of the number of patients and the incidence rate, which is most likely the result of improved hygienic and sanitary living conditions.
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