Epidemiological and pathogenic features analysis on hand-foot-and-mouth disease in Minhang District from 2014 to 2018

ObjectiveTo analyze the epidemiological and pathogenic features of hand-foot-and-mouth disease(HFMD)in Minhang District, and provide scientific reference for the disease prevention and control in future.

MethodsThe data on HFMD cases were statistically analyzed by SPSS software, and the method of descriptive epidemiology was applied.

ResultsA total of 3.621 HFMD cases were reported in Minhang District from 2014 to 2018, with the average incidence rate of 271.51 per 10.000. And 13 communities had disease(HFMD)cases reported, and the incidences of Huacao(575.49 per 10.000), Pujiang(424.66 per 10.000)and Maqiao(418.78 per 10.000)were found to be the highest. Most cases occurred in the area of transient population. The incidence peaks were observed during May to July and October to December. Children aged less than seven accounted for 91.32% of the total cases. The male to female ratio of HFMD was 1.47 to 1. The positive detection rate of Enterovirus was 91.38% for HFMD in Minhang District from 2013 to 2017. The EV71(96.18%)accounted for most of the severe cases.

ConclusionThe incidence of HFMD in Minhang district is at a higher level and shows significant epidemiological features of the region, season and population. The EV71 accounts for most of the severe cases. It is important to strengthen the measures of monitoring the epidemic situation and conduct the joint prevention and control and health education, especially in the preschools and places for gathering migrant population.