Epidemiological features of mpox cases in Beijing in 2023
Objective To understand the mpox epidemic status in Beijing 2023,so as to provide evidence for subsequent prevention and control measures.Methods The descriptive epidemiological methods were used to analyze the epidemiological characteristics of mpox cases reported in Beijing in 2023.Results In 2023,266 mpox cases were reported in Beijing.The annual incidence was 12.18/100 000 and the first cases was reported on 31 May 2023.The cases were mainly sporadic.There was a peak of case reports from July to August with 146 cases(54.89％)reported.The majority of cases were male(99.25％)and the mean age was(32.71±6.70)years old.One hundred and fourteen cases(42.86％)were HIV-infected patients and 241 cases(90.6％)were MSM.The largest age group was 20-40 year-old males(217,81.58％).The main occupations of the cases were unemployed(63,23.68％).The local mpox cases in Beijing were mainly distributed in the suburbs(161,65.71％).One hundred and fifty-two cases(58.24％)were diagnosed at the first medical visit and 122(46.74％)cases visited hospitals within three days after disease onset.There were 118 cases(45.21％)who chose specialized hospitals of infectious disease in the first visit to hospital.The visited departments were mainly dermatology(50,39.68％)and fever clinic(33,26.19％).Conclusions By the end of 2023,mpox cases were characterized by sporadic in Beijing.Most cases have a strong sense of seeking medical treatment and privacy protection,thus the spread of the disease was rather secretive.It is recommended to continue strengthened publicity and education among high-risk groups and entry personnels,and to provide training in dermatology departments and fever clinics in hospitals in high-incidence areas to improve the first diagnosis rate of patients.
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