An Investigation of the First Case of Human Rabies Caused by a Fox in China in May 2016

This study assesses the causes and prevention measures of rabies through epidemiological investigation and analysis. A field epidemiological survey was conducted to investigate a case of rabies by fox bite. The onset of symptoms began 50 days after the bite. The patient did not receive standard treatment, rabies vaccination, or rabies immunoglobulin injection. The fox was killed on the spot. Saliva and pre-death blood samples were collected at different periods, and only blood RT-PCR tests yielded positive results. Wild fox bite is a major risk factor of rabies infection in Xinjiang Province, China.

Effectiveness of Inactivated COVID-19 Vaccines Against Symptomatic,Pneumonia,and Severe Disease Caused by the Delta Variant:Real World Study and Evidence—China,2021

Summary What is already known about this topic?Effectiveness of China’s 2 inactivated vaccines(BBIBPCorV and CoronaVac)against pre-Delta severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2(SARS-CoV-2)variants ranged from 47%to over 90%,depending on the clinical endpoint,and with greater effectiveness against more severe coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19).During an outbreak in Guangdong,inactivated vaccine effectiveness(VE)against the Delta variant was 70%for symptomatic infection and 100%for severe COVID-19.However,separate or combined VE estimates for the two inactivated vaccines against Delta are not available.What is added by this report?In an outbreak that started in a hospital,VEs of completed primary vaccination with inactivated COVID-19 vaccines against symptomatic COVID-19,COVID-19 pneumonia,and severe COVID-19 caused by the Delta variant were 51%,61%,and 82%.Completed primary vaccination reduced the risk of progressing from mild to moderate or severe COVID-19 by 74%.VE estimates for BBIBP-CorV and CoronaVac or combined vaccination were similar,and partial vaccination was ineffective.What are the implications for public health practice?Completed primary vaccination with either of the 2 inactivated COVID-19 vaccines reduces risk of symptomatic COVID-19,COVID-19 pneumonia,and severe COVID-19 caused by the Delta variant.Completion of the completed primary vaccination with two doses is necessary for protection from Delta.

A Cluster of Rhabdomyolysis Syndrome Resulting from Carp Consumption in Gongcheng Yao Autonomous County,Guangxi,2016

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.