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[Severe acute respiratory syndrome in Guangdong Province of China: epidemiology and control measures].
Zhonghua Yu Fang Yi Xue Za Zhi. 2003 Jul; 37(4):227-32.ZY

Abstract

OBJECTIVE

To explore epidemiological features and risk factors of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in Guangdong Province of China, so as to work out effective strategies for its better control.

METHODS

A total of 1 511 clinically confirmed SARS cases in Guangdong Province of China from November 16, 2002 to Jun 15, 2003 were retrospectively analyzed.

RESULTS

The first SARS case was identified in Foshan municipality on November 16, 2002, followed by 1 511 clinically confirmed cases (including 58 deaths) up to May 15, 2003. Of all cases, health care workers and community family cluster cases accounted for 19.38% and 12.04%. 65.86% SARS patients aged 20 - 49 years, and increased incidence was positively related to their ages. 95.97% cases lived in the following five cities around Pearl Delta Area: Foshan, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhongshan, and Jiangmen. Eleven early reported cases in the communities took animal-related positions. Face-to-face contacts with infected droplets were the main transmission route. An epidemic peak occurred during January 28 to February 26, and those cases accounted for 50.69% of total. Incidence, mortality, and case fatality of SARS were 1.77/100,000, 0.07/100,000, and 3.84% respectively. The mean incubation period was 4.5 days.

CONCLUSION

The most effective way to control SARS is to break the chain of transmission from infected to healthy persons-early identification, prompt and effective isolation, and vigorous close contact tracing. Hospital infections among health care workers is critical. Several observations support the hypothesis of an animal origin for the disease.

Authors+Show Affiliations

He JF
Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou 510300, China.
Xu RH
No affiliation info available
Yu DW
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Peng GW
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Liu YY
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Liang WJ
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Li LH
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Guo RN
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Fang Y
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Zhang XC
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Zheng HZ
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Luo HM
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Lin JY
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MeSH

AdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overChildChild, PreschoolChinaDisease OutbreaksFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansIncidenceInfantInfectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-ProfessionalMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesSevere Acute Respiratory Syndrome

Pub Type(s)

English Abstract
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Language

chi

PubMed ID

12930668

Citation

He, Jian-feng, et al. "[Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome in Guangdong Province of China: Epidemiology and Control Measures]." Zhonghua Yu Fang Yi Xue Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine], vol. 37, no. 4, 2003, pp. 227-32.
He JF, Xu RH, Yu DW, et al. [Severe acute respiratory syndrome in Guangdong Province of China: epidemiology and control measures]. Zhonghua Yu Fang Yi Xue Za Zhi. 2003;37(4):227-32.
He, J. F., Xu, R. H., Yu, D. W., Peng, G. W., Liu, Y. Y., Liang, W. J., Li, L. H., Guo, R. N., Fang, Y., Zhang, X. C., Zheng, H. Z., Luo, H. M., & Lin, J. Y. (2003). [Severe acute respiratory syndrome in Guangdong Province of China: epidemiology and control measures]. Zhonghua Yu Fang Yi Xue Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine], 37(4), 227-32.
He JF, et al. [Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome in Guangdong Province of China: Epidemiology and Control Measures]. Zhonghua Yu Fang Yi Xue Za Zhi. 2003;37(4):227-32. PubMed PMID: 12930668.
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TY - JOUR T1 - [Severe acute respiratory syndrome in Guangdong Province of China: epidemiology and control measures]. AU - He,Jian-feng, AU - Xu,Rui-heng, AU - Yu,De-wen, AU - Peng,Guo-wen, AU - Liu,Yong-ying, AU - Liang,Wen-jia, AU - Li,Ling-hui, AU - Guo,Ru-ning, AU - Fang,Yan, AU - Zhang,Xian-chang, AU - Zheng,Hui-zhen, AU - Luo,Hui-ming, AU - Lin,Jin-yan, PY - 2003/8/22/pubmed PY - 2004/9/25/medline PY - 2003/8/22/entrez SP - 227 EP - 32 JF - Zhonghua yu fang yi xue za zhi [Chinese journal of preventive medicine] JO - Zhonghua Yu Fang Yi Xue Za Zhi VL - 37 IS - 4 N2 - OBJECTIVE: To explore epidemiological features and risk factors of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in Guangdong Province of China, so as to work out effective strategies for its better control. METHODS: A total of 1 511 clinically confirmed SARS cases in Guangdong Province of China from November 16, 2002 to Jun 15, 2003 were retrospectively analyzed. RESULTS: The first SARS case was identified in Foshan municipality on November 16, 2002, followed by 1 511 clinically confirmed cases (including 58 deaths) up to May 15, 2003. Of all cases, health care workers and community family cluster cases accounted for 19.38% and 12.04%. 65.86% SARS patients aged 20 - 49 years, and increased incidence was positively related to their ages. 95.97% cases lived in the following five cities around Pearl Delta Area: Foshan, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhongshan, and Jiangmen. Eleven early reported cases in the communities took animal-related positions. Face-to-face contacts with infected droplets were the main transmission route. An epidemic peak occurred during January 28 to February 26, and those cases accounted for 50.69% of total. Incidence, mortality, and case fatality of SARS were 1.77/100,000, 0.07/100,000, and 3.84% respectively. The mean incubation period was 4.5 days. CONCLUSION: The most effective way to control SARS is to break the chain of transmission from infected to healthy persons-early identification, prompt and effective isolation, and vigorous close contact tracing. Hospital infections among health care workers is critical. Several observations support the hypothesis of an animal origin for the disease. SN - 0253-9624 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/12930668/[Severe_acute_respiratory_syndrome_in_Guangdong_Province_of_China:_epidemiology_and_control_measures]_ DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -