Abstract:Objective To analyze the epidemic situation of human brucellosis (brucellosis) in Tongshan District, Xuzhou City in the past five years, to grasp the characteristics and epidemic trend of brucellosis, so as to provide a plan for the formulation and adjustment of scientific and effective prevention and control measures for brucellosis in the future. Methods The surveillance data of the epidemic of brucellosis in Tongshan District, Xuzhou City from 2018 to 2022 were collected and the epidemiological characteristics of brucellosis were analyzed by means of descriptive epidemiological analysis. Results A total of 45 cases of local brucellosis were reported in the past five years, including 31 males and 14 females, with a male-to-female sex ratio of 2.21∶1, and an average annual incidence rate of 0.72/105, with a statistically significant difference in incidence among different years (χ2=20, P<0.001). From 2018 to 2022, the number of cases and incidence of brucellosis in Tongshan District, Xuzhou City fluctuated year by year, and the incidence showed an upward trend from 2019 to 2022. The number of cases occurred throughout the year, with more cases occurring from February to June. The largest number of reported cases in the age group of 50-69 years was 11 cases (24.44%). The occupations were mainly farmers (51.11%), and domestic workers and unemployed persons (33.34%). Conclusion The number and incidence of human brucellosis in Tongshan District, Xuzhou City fluctuated year by year, and the incidence showed an upward trend from 2019 to 2022. Therefore, multi-departments should strengthen the prevention and control efforts.
张咏红,经海容. 2018—2022年徐州市铜山区人间布鲁氏菌病流行特征分析[J]. 中国校医, 2023, 37(12): 896-899.
ZHANG Yonghong, JING Hairong. Epidemiological characteristics of human brucellosis in Tongshan District, Xuzhou City, 2018-2022. Chinese Journal of School Doctor, 2023, 37(12): 896-899.