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Objective@#To analyze the spatio-temporal distribution characteristics of new HIV/AIDS cases at ages of 50 years and older in Wenzhou City from 2006 to 2020, so as to provide insights into precise control of AIDS. @*Methods @#The data of new HIV/AIDS cases aged 50 years and older in Wenzhou City from 2006 to 2020 were collected from the China Information System for Disease Control and Prevention. The temporal and spatial distribution characteristics of new HIV/AIDS cases at ages of 50 years and older were identified using global and local spatial autocorrelation analyses and spatial-temporal scan analysis.@*Results@#Totally 1 917 new HIV/AIDS cases aged 50 years and older were detected in Wenzhou City from 2006 to 2020, and there were 179 new HIV/AIDS cases in 58 townships ( streets ) from 2006 to 2010, 643 cases in 113 townships ( streets ) from 2011 to 2015 and 1 095 cases in 147 townships ( streets ) from 2016 to 2020, respectively. The distribution of new HIV/AIDS cases appeared positive spatial autocorrelations from 2006 to 2010 ( Moran's I value=0.05, Z=1.976, P=0.046 ), from 2011 to 2015 ( Moran's I value=0.08, Z=2.314, P=0.028) and from 2016 to 2020 (Moran's I value=0.18, Z=3.956, P=0.003 ). Spatial-temporal scan analysis identified two clusters. The primary cluster mainly covered 70 towns ( streets ) in Lucheng Distrct, Ouhai District, Longwan District, Economic and Technical Development Region, Rui' an City and Pingyang County of Wenzhou City from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2020, with a cluster radius of 34.30 km [log likelihood ratio ( LLR )=192.84, RR=2.60, P<0.001], and the secondary cluster was located in Hongqiao Township of Yueqing City from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2015, with a cluster radius of 0 ( LLR=90.60, RR=7.27, P<0.001 ).@*Conclusions@#The number of new HIV/AIDS cases aged 50 years and older appeared a tendency towards a rise in Wenzhou City from 2006 to 2020, with spatial clusters that were predominantly identified in urban areas, Rui' an City and Pingyang County of Wenzhou City.
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The three death cases of falciparum malaria in Wenzhou City were all imported from Africa. One patient died on 10 January 2007 because of severe clinical symptoms after hospitalization. The second case was initially misdiagnosed as influen-za in primary health and medical institution. The patient's condition quickly worsened and died of Plasmodium falciparum infec-tion on 5 March 2011. The third patient belonged to"non-identity"person,and there were no detailed information and epidemio-logical history on admission,which resulted in the delayed diagnosis,disease exacerbation and death. In conclusion,the health education should be provided to the people who return from Africa and also to medical workers in order to reduce the mortality of falciparum malaria.
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Objective To analyze the characteristics of malaria prevalence in Wenzhou City,so as to provide the evidence for improving the comprehensive control of malaria. Methods The epidemiological data of malaria cases in Wenzhou City in 2015 were collected and analyzed with the descriptive epidemiological methods. Results Totally 24 imported malaria cases were reported in Wenzhou City in 2015 with the incidence of 0.26 per 100000 and no case was dead. Plasmodium vivax,P. fal-ciparum,and P. ovale were identified in 1(4.17%),20(83.33%),and 3(12.50%)cases,respectively. The cases reported in Rui'an,Cangnan and Lucheng counties/districts accounted for 70.83%(17/24)of the total cases in Wenzhou City. The cases were mostly concentrated in male young adults and 23 cases(95.83%)were imported from Africa. Conclusion Malaria epi-demic situation in Wenzhou City is relatively stable and no local malaria cases were reported in 2015. However,the control work of imported malaria should be strengthened.