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[Comparison of epidemic characteristics between severe acute respiratory syndrome and coronavirus disease 2019].
Cai, W F; Yuan, J; Huang, L F; Chen, C; Ma, Y; Wang, H; Zhang, C H; Zhang, Z B; Li, T G; Wang, M.
  • Cai WF; Department Ofemergency Management,Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou 510440, China.
  • Yuan J; Department Ofemergency Management,Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou 510440, China.
  • Huang LF; Department of Infectious Disease Control and Prevention,Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou 510000, China.
  • Chen C; Division of Medical Administration, Guangzhou No. Eight Hospital, Guangzhou 510440, China.
  • Ma Y; Division of Medical Administration, Guangzhou No. Eight Hospital, Guangzhou 510440, China.
  • Wang H; Division of Medical Administration, Guangzhou No. Eight Hospital, Guangzhou 510440, China.
  • Zhang CH; Department of Immunization Planning, Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou 510440, China.
  • Zhang ZB; Division of Medical Administration, Guangzhou No. Eight Hospital, Guangzhou 510440, China.
  • Li TG; Guagnzhou Chest Hospital, Guangzhou 510095, China.
  • Wang M; Division of Medical Administration, Guangzhou No. Eight Hospital, Guangzhou 510440, China.
Zhonghua Yu Fang Yi Xue Za Zhi ; 54(7): 726-730, 2020 Jul 06.
Article in Chinese | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-731278
ABSTRACT

Objective:

To compare epidemic characteristics between severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Methods:

The general information, including epidemiological and clinical data of the confirmed cases during the epidemic period of the two infectious diseases was collected. The data of SARS in Guangzhou was derived from the technical files of Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention (GZCDC), including the statistical report and brief report of the epidemic situation (from January 2 to May 11, 2003);The data of COVID-19 in Wuhan was derived from the epidemic data published by Wuhan health and Health Committee's official website and other publicly reported documents (from December 9, 2019 to March 11, 2020). Descriptive analysis was used for a comparativeanalysis of the time and age characteristics, the number of cases, basic reproduction number (R0), proportion of medical staff in confirmed cases (%), crude mortality, etc.

Results:

A total of 1 072 cases of SARS in Guangzhou were included in the study. The incidence ratio of male to female was 1∶1.26. 43 cases of death were reported with a mortality rate of 4.01%. The median age was 36 years old. The proportion of medical staff in the early stage of the epidemic was 29.04% (88 cases). As to COVID-19 in Wuhan, a total of 49 978 cases were included, The incidence ratio of male to female was 1.04∶1. The 2 423 cases of death were reported with a mortality rate of 4.85%. The median age was 56 years old. The proportion of medical staff in the early stage of the epidemic was 30.43% (42 cases).

Conclusion:

The COVID-19 in Wuhan has the characteristics of high incidence and wide population. However, the epidemic situation is falling rapidly, and the prevention and control strategy needs to be adjusted timely. The prevention and control of nosocomial infection should be addressed in future.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Coronavirus Infections / Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: Chinese Journal: Zhonghua Yu Fang Yi Xue Za Zhi Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Cma.j.cn112150-20200312-00325

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Coronavirus Infections / Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: Chinese Journal: Zhonghua Yu Fang Yi Xue Za Zhi Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Cma.j.cn112150-20200312-00325