A case of psittacosis was identified in Qingdao City,Shandong Province on May 4,2023.The patient,a 69-year-old retired male,was admitted to a medical facility on April 22,2023.His symptoms,which had persisted for two ...A case of psittacosis was identified in Qingdao City,Shandong Province on May 4,2023.The patient,a 69-year-old retired male,was admitted to a medical facility on April 22,2023.His symptoms,which had persisted for two days prior to his admission,included a fever(reaching 38.4°C at its peak),an escalating cough,and wheezing,none of which had been previously treated.展开更多
Summary What is already known about this topic?Though coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)has largely been controlled in China,several outbreaks of COVID-19 have occurred from importation of cases or of suspected virus-...Summary What is already known about this topic?Though coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)has largely been controlled in China,several outbreaks of COVID-19 have occurred from importation of cases or of suspected virus-contaminated products.Though several outbreaks have been traced to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)isolated on the outer packaging of cold chain products,live virus has not been obtained.展开更多
What is already known about this topic?A common food that has been associated globally with rhabdomyolysis syndrome is freshwater fish including freshwater cod,barracuda,buffalo fish,and pomfret.However,cases caused b...What is already known about this topic?A common food that has been associated globally with rhabdomyolysis syndrome is freshwater fish including freshwater cod,barracuda,buffalo fish,and pomfret.However,cases caused by freshwater fish have been relatively rare in China.What is added by this report?In this investigation,a cluster of five cases of rhabdomyolysis syndrome were found that were linked to consumption of carp testes and eggs,one of the first carp-related rhabdomyolysis syndrome cases reported in China.What are the implications for public health practice?To avoid similar incidents,food safety education for local residents needs to be prioritized and implemented.In addition,case monitoring of rhabdomyolysis syndrome should be strengthened through more thorough collection of epidemiological data and monitoring of pathogenic foods.展开更多
What is already known on this topic?Human brucellosis,a neglected zoonotic disease,causes more than 500,000 new cases each year globally.The disease is of major public health concern in China,and northern provinces ar...What is already known on this topic?Human brucellosis,a neglected zoonotic disease,causes more than 500,000 new cases each year globally.The disease is of major public health concern in China,and northern provinces are traditionally endemic areas.What is added by this report?This is the first published outbreak of occupational brucellosis involving multiple clusters in Hubei Province.This investigation characterizes the transmission chain of the outbreak and reveals that provinces south of the Yangtze River are faced with a series of challenges and hurdles to overcome including,but not limited to,health education,law enforcement,and occupational protection.What are the implications for public health practice?In addition to measures aimed at this outbreak,the local agricultural department has issued special notices based on this investigation to adjust and strengthen local eradication program of brucellosis.展开更多
文摘A case of psittacosis was identified in Qingdao City,Shandong Province on May 4,2023.The patient,a 69-year-old retired male,was admitted to a medical facility on April 22,2023.His symptoms,which had persisted for two days prior to his admission,included a fever(reaching 38.4°C at its peak),an escalating cough,and wheezing,none of which had been previously treated.
基金The SARS-CoV-2 emergency special project of the Chinese Government and National Key Research and Development Project(Project No.2021YFC0863000)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.72042012)the National Key Technology R&D Program of China(Project No.2017ZX10104001,2018ZX10713002,2018ZX10713001-003,and 2018ZX10711001).
文摘Summary What is already known about this topic?Though coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)has largely been controlled in China,several outbreaks of COVID-19 have occurred from importation of cases or of suspected virus-contaminated products.Though several outbreaks have been traced to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)isolated on the outer packaging of cold chain products,live virus has not been obtained.
文摘What is already known about this topic?A common food that has been associated globally with rhabdomyolysis syndrome is freshwater fish including freshwater cod,barracuda,buffalo fish,and pomfret.However,cases caused by freshwater fish have been relatively rare in China.What is added by this report?In this investigation,a cluster of five cases of rhabdomyolysis syndrome were found that were linked to consumption of carp testes and eggs,one of the first carp-related rhabdomyolysis syndrome cases reported in China.What are the implications for public health practice?To avoid similar incidents,food safety education for local residents needs to be prioritized and implemented.In addition,case monitoring of rhabdomyolysis syndrome should be strengthened through more thorough collection of epidemiological data and monitoring of pathogenic foods.
文摘What is already known on this topic?Human brucellosis,a neglected zoonotic disease,causes more than 500,000 new cases each year globally.The disease is of major public health concern in China,and northern provinces are traditionally endemic areas.What is added by this report?This is the first published outbreak of occupational brucellosis involving multiple clusters in Hubei Province.This investigation characterizes the transmission chain of the outbreak and reveals that provinces south of the Yangtze River are faced with a series of challenges and hurdles to overcome including,but not limited to,health education,law enforcement,and occupational protection.What are the implications for public health practice?In addition to measures aimed at this outbreak,the local agricultural department has issued special notices based on this investigation to adjust and strengthen local eradication program of brucellosis.
