Epidemiological characteristics and analysis of the first cluster outbreak of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome in Cangzhou City,2022-2023
Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome(SFTS)epidemic,2022-2023,in Cangzhou City,conduct an investigation on the first clustered epidemic in 2023,provide scientific evidence for the prevention and control of SFTS.Methods The incidence data of SFTS in Cangzhou during 2022-2023 was obtained from China Information System for Disease Control and Prevention,and descriptive epidemiology method was used to analyze the distribution of the disease.Results From 2022 to 2023,a total of 18 SFTS local cases were reported in Cangzhou,3 deaths were reported,with a mortality rate of 16.67%and a male to female ratio was 1∶0.64.The onset season was concentrated from April to October,the cases onset age were between 50 to 75 years old,farmers were the main occupational group,accounted for 83.33%.The cluster epidemic involved a total of 4 confirmed cases,2023,mainly transmitted through close contact with blood and other body fluids.Conclusion SFTS in Cangzhou was mainly sporadic epidemic.The high risk group was middle-aged and elderly farmers,publicity and education should be strengthened in key areas to do a good job in monitoring and early warning.
Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndromeEpidemiological characteristicClustered epidemic