Download Review of yersiniosis notifications in New Zealand 2002-2006: Update

In the five year period (2002 to 2006) reviewed, the annual notification rate for yersiniosis in New Zealand increased over the four years 2003 to 2006 but remained lower than it was in 2002. A number of District Health Boards (DHBs) (West Coast, South Canterbury, Capital and Coast) had consistently higher notification rates than the overall New Zealand notification rate. Children aged less than 5 years experienced the highest rates of yersiniosis and there was a small increase in the notification rate for the 60 years and over age group.