Title: Epidemiological Analysis of Leptospirosis in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region from 2007 to 2011
Abstract:Objective To survey the epidemiological features of leptospirosis in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region from 2007 to 2011 so as to provide a scientific basis for developing effective prevention and cont...Objective To survey the epidemiological features of leptospirosis in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region from 2007 to 2011 so as to provide a scientific basis for developing effective prevention and control measures.Methods Descriptive epidemiological and medical statistical methods were used to statistically analyze and evaluate the data about leptospirosis in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region during the period of 2007-2011.Results Altogether,259 cases of leptospirosis were reported during the period of 2007-2011.There were 9 cases of death,with the mortality of 3.47%.The average annual incidence rate was 0.11/100,000.The prevalence season for leptospirosis was from June to September per year,with a peak in August and 69.11% cases occurred in the prevalence season.In the case of occupation distribution,farmers and students were the most commonly involved,accounting for 83.01% of the total cases.Male cases were more than female ones,and the ratio of male to female was 2.28:1.The main infection bacterial colony in the patients was jaundice bleeding group and the type of paddy-field was the dominant infection type.Conclusions Implementing comprehensive measures,including infection source control and management,health education and immunization,is the key to leptospirosis prevention and control.Read More
Publication Year: 2013
Publication Date: 2013-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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