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Epidemiological Investigation and Analysis of Anthrax Epidemic in Jingxi City Guangxi from 2000 to 2020

Received: 27 January 2021     Accepted: 9 February 2021     Published: 23 February 2021
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Objective Analyze the epidemiological characteristics of anthrax in Jingxi City, Guangxi, and Provide a Scientific basis for formulating anthrax Prevention and control measures in the future. Methods Through the National Disease Surveillance Information Management System, collect anthrax epidemic surveillance data in Jingxi City from 2000 to 2020, and use descriptive epidemiological methods for statistical analysis. Results A total of 18 anthrax cases were reported in the city from 2000 to 2020, including 1 death, with an average annual incidence rate of 0.19 per 100, 000 and a case fatality rate of 5. 56%; the onset time was concentrated from April to August, with 17 cases reported; There were case reports in 5 towns including zhong longlin Town, Quyang Town, xinjia Township, kuixu Township and Ludong Town in 19 towns in the City, including 5 cases in longlin Town, Quyang Town and xinjia Township (I case of anthrax death in Longlin Town), the number of cases in kuixu Township and Ludong Township were 2 and 1 respectively. There were 16 males and 2 females. The ratio of male to female was 8: 1; 16 cases occurred between the ages of 30 and 69, accounting for 88. 89%. Occupationlly, 17 cases of farmers were the most common, Accounting for 94. 44%, The main routes of infection were slaughter, Processing, and stripping. There were 16 cases of infected Persons who were directly contacted by animal husbandry who died of food, Sickness and livestock, accounting for 88. 89%. Conclusion The anthrax epidemic in Jingxi City is mainly sporadic, and the population is mainly young and middle-aged and farmers. In the future, it is necessary to strengthen the surveillance of anthrax epidemic, and immunize high-risk Populations in key areas and susceptible animals such as horses, cattle, pigs and livestock. Effectively Prevent and control the occurrence of anthrax.

Published in International Journal of Animal Science and Technology (Volume 5, Issue 1)
DOI 10.11648/j.ijast.20210501.13
Page(s) 13-18
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Keywords

Anthrax, Epidemiological Investigation, Analysis

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