Investigation of a Mycoplasma pneumoniae outbreak in a welfare institution
Journal Title: Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine - Year 2024, Vol 36, Issue 6
Abstract
Objective To carry out an epidemiological analysis on an outbreak of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection at a welfare institution to provide a theoretical basis for the corresponding prevention and control measures.Methods Using the method of field epidemiological investigation， special field treatment was carried out in September 2022. Serum samples from cases and close contacts in the same ward area were collected for detection of nine respiratory tract infection pathogens （Mycoplasma pneumoniae， chlamydia， influenza， human metapneumosis， respiratory syncytial， human boca， parainfluenza type 1‒4 virus， and Middle East respiratory syndrome， severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus） by immunofluorescence immunoglobulin M （IgM） antibody test.Results A total of 14 Mycoplasma pneumoniae cases were identified， all of whom were residents of the welfare institution. The first case occurred on September 4， while the last case was reported on September 13. The incidence rate of the fifth ward area where the first case reported was 12.82% （10/78）， and it was 3.57% （3/84） in the third ward area and 1.20% （1/83） in the first ward area. There was a significant difference in incidence rates between ward areas （χ2=8.90， P<0.05）， but no significant difference was observed in age distribution and length of hospitalization. Thirty-three samples were collected for detection of nine kinds of IgM antibodies against respiratory pathogens. The results showed that the Mycoplasma pneumoniae IgM antibody was weakly positive in the 14 cases.Conclusion Based on the epidemiological history， clinical symptoms and laboratory tests， it was concluded that it was an outbreak of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection within the welfare institution. Welfare institutions should continue to control the occurrence and outbreak of infection through effective routine hygiene， ventilation， and disinfection so as to ensure the health and safety of their clients.
Authors and Affiliations
XIAO Jiaqi,CHEN Jingyi,ZHANG Liang,LIANG Quanquan,HU Jianye,YANG Jiewen,
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP741915
- DOI -
- Views 46
- Downloads 0
Analysis of influenza surveillance results in Jingzhouï¼ Hubei Province from 2016 to 2021
ObjectiveTo understand the epidemiological characteristics of influenza in Jingzhou from 2016 to 2021ï¼ so as to provide scientific evidence for the formulation of influenza prevention and control policies in this regio...
Investigation of an outbreak of Mycoplasma pneumoniae respiratory tract infection in a primary school in Huzhou Cityï¼ Zhejiang Province
ObjectiveTo understand the epidemiological characteristics of an outbreak of respiratory tract infections caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae ï¼MPï¼ in a primary school in Huzhou Cityï¼ Zhejiang Provinceï¼ and to provide...
Infection of AIDS ï¼ syphilis and hepatitis B in 24 546 pregnant women in Yueyang Cityï¼ Hunan Province
ObjectiveTo investigate the infection situation of AIDSï¼ syphilis and hepatitis B among pregnant women in Yueyang Cityï¼ to provide formulated treatment and intervention measures to reduce mother-to-child transmission...
Investigation and analysis of a food poisoning incident caused by Vibrio parahaemolyticus
ObjectiveTo ascertain the causes of a food poisoning incident and provide references for the prevention of similar incidents in the future.MethodsCase investigation was conducted through field epidemiological investigati...
Sexual and reproductive health knowledge and practice among students in six senior high schools in three regions in East China
<b>Objective:To know the status of knowledge， attitude and behavior related to sexual and reproductive health in high school students in three regions of East China， and to provide a reference for adolescent reproducti...