epidemiology of reported yersinia enterocolitica infections in germany, 2001-2008. | yersiniosis is the third most common zoonotic bacterial disease in germany and the european union. sequelae of yersinia enterocolitica infections, such as reactive arthritis, have been reported. consumption of pork and its products, especially eaten raw or undercooked, is an important risk factor of yersiniosis. infection with y. enterocolitica is notifiable through the national surveillance system for infectious diseases in germany and several thousands of cases are being reported each year. we ... | 2010 | 20546575 |