Surge in scarlet fever cases in China: An atypical epidemiological pattern in Beijing

Surge in scarlet fever cases in China: An atypical epidemiological pattern in Beijing

•A 20-year study in Beijing shows bimodal scarlet fever peaks linked to school terms.•Most scarlet fever cases occur in young children, with higher incidence in males.•School closures reduced transmission, highlighting the need for targeted measures.

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of infection 2024-12, Vol.90 (1), p.106371
Hauptverfasser: Guo, Mengyang, Yao, Yunhua, Liu, Huan, Dong, Limin, Yao, Kaihu
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:•A 20-year study in Beijing shows bimodal scarlet fever peaks linked to school terms.•Most scarlet fever cases occur in young children, with higher incidence in males.•School closures reduced transmission, highlighting the need for targeted measures.
ISSN:0163-4453
1532-2742
1532-2742
DOI:10.1016/j.jinf.2024.106371