摘要
猴痘疫情再燃,在非洲又处于快速发展阶段,自2022年5月以来,短短2年时间先后2次被确定为"国际关注的突发公共卫生事件",实属罕见,足以说明目前猴痘疫情的紧迫.此次疫情由一种新的猴痘变异株Ⅰb引起,该毒株传播速度更快,且可能具有更高的致死率,尤其儿童具有较高的患病率和致死率,值得引起医护人员,尤其是儿科同道们的高度重视,做好疫情监测工作,加强疫苗的研发,防患于未然.
Abstract
The monkeypox epidemic has re-emerged and is at a stage of rapid development in Africa.It is rare that has been designated as a public health emergency of international concern twice in just 2 years since May 2022,which fully demonstrates the urgency of the current monkeypox epidemic.This outbreak is caused by a new monkeypox variant strain Ⅰb.It has a faster transmission rate and may have a higher fatality rate,especially in children.Therefore,medical staff,especially pediatricians,should attach great importance to this strain,do a good job in epidemic surveillance and strengthen vaccine research and development.Nip it in the bud.
基金项目
广东省高水平临床重点专科(深圳市配套建设经费)(SZGSP012)
深圳市医学重点学科建设经费(SZXK032)