What is already known about this topic?Hepatitis A(HA)is caused by acute hepatitis A virus(HAV)infection and was once very common in China.Following the 2008 introduction of the HA vaccine into the national Expanded P...What is already known about this topic?Hepatitis A(HA)is caused by acute hepatitis A virus(HAV)infection and was once very common in China.Following the 2008 introduction of the HA vaccine into the national Expanded Program on Immunization(EPI),the incidence of reported HA in China decreased markedly.However,HA epidemics still occur in Liaoning Province every 3–5 years,although with far fewer cases than in the pre-HA-vaccination era.What is added by this report?Between January 1,2020 and March 18,2020,the number of reported cases of HA in Dalian and Dandong cities of Liaoning Province increased significantly compared with the same period in previous years.All cases were sporadic,and cases were seen in nearly every township.The increase in HA occurred one month after local fresh seafood became available with most cases being among adults.A casecontrol study showed that consuming raw or undercooked seafood,clams,snapping shrimp,and oysters were significantly associated with the increase in HA.What are the implications for public health practices?Strengthening health education for residents to avoid consumption of raw seafood and encouraging HAV vaccination of adults aged 20 to 54 years are important to prevent periodic HAV endemic outbreaks.Further multisectoral cooperation must be emphasized on HA surveillance in areas with a high prevalence of HA.展开更多
Summary What is already known about this topic?Neurocysticercosis is the most severe form of infection caused by ingesting cysticerci,the larval cysts of the pork tapeworm,Taenia solium.Approximately 50 million people...Summary What is already known about this topic?Neurocysticercosis is the most severe form of infection caused by ingesting cysticerci,the larval cysts of the pork tapeworm,Taenia solium.Approximately 50 million people worldwide have neurocysticercosis,which is the leading cause of acquired epilepsy in many endemic countries.What is added by this report?The health of neurocysticercosis patients can be seriously impaired,including through loss of mobility,inability to do self-care,impairment of usual activities,pain/discomfort,anxiety/depression,and impaired cognition.Cognitive impairment is the major consequence of neurocysticercosis and significant contributor to decreased health-related quality of life.Our study made the first estimate of disability weight from neurocysticercosis as a key parameter for disease burden assessment in China.What are the implications for public health practice?To prevent severe health outcomes from neurocysticercosis in China,it is necessary to improve public awareness of neurocysticercosis and relevant health behaviors.展开更多
文摘What is already known about this topic?Hepatitis A(HA)is caused by acute hepatitis A virus(HAV)infection and was once very common in China.Following the 2008 introduction of the HA vaccine into the national Expanded Program on Immunization(EPI),the incidence of reported HA in China decreased markedly.However,HA epidemics still occur in Liaoning Province every 3–5 years,although with far fewer cases than in the pre-HA-vaccination era.What is added by this report?Between January 1,2020 and March 18,2020,the number of reported cases of HA in Dalian and Dandong cities of Liaoning Province increased significantly compared with the same period in previous years.All cases were sporadic,and cases were seen in nearly every township.The increase in HA occurred one month after local fresh seafood became available with most cases being among adults.A casecontrol study showed that consuming raw or undercooked seafood,clams,snapping shrimp,and oysters were significantly associated with the increase in HA.What are the implications for public health practices?Strengthening health education for residents to avoid consumption of raw seafood and encouraging HAV vaccination of adults aged 20 to 54 years are important to prevent periodic HAV endemic outbreaks.Further multisectoral cooperation must be emphasized on HA surveillance in areas with a high prevalence of HA.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.32161143036)the Fifth Round of Three-Year Public Health Action Plan of Shanghai(No.GWV-10.1-XK13)the National Special Science and Technology Project for Major Infectious Diseases of China(Grant No.2016ZX10004222-004).
文摘Summary What is already known about this topic?Neurocysticercosis is the most severe form of infection caused by ingesting cysticerci,the larval cysts of the pork tapeworm,Taenia solium.Approximately 50 million people worldwide have neurocysticercosis,which is the leading cause of acquired epilepsy in many endemic countries.What is added by this report?The health of neurocysticercosis patients can be seriously impaired,including through loss of mobility,inability to do self-care,impairment of usual activities,pain/discomfort,anxiety/depression,and impaired cognition.Cognitive impairment is the major consequence of neurocysticercosis and significant contributor to decreased health-related quality of life.Our study made the first estimate of disability weight from neurocysticercosis as a key parameter for disease burden assessment in China.What are the implications for public health practice?To prevent severe health outcomes from neurocysticercosis in China,it is necessary to improve public awareness of neurocysticercosis and relevant health behaviors.
