Zika Virus Disease
Survey of the first case of Zika virus disease in the mainland of China
Yong Liao, Zhili Zeng, Guoliang Hu, Jianping Yang, Hui Yuan, Jianhua Li, Xingmao Zhang, Renfa Huang, Xiaoqing Liu
Published 2016-05-10
Cite as Chin J Epidemiol, 2016, 37(5): 593-596. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-6450.2016.05.001
Abstract
ObjectiveTo analyze epidemiological characteristics of the first laboratory confirmed case of Zika virus disease in the mainland China, and provide evidence for the prevention and control of the spread of Zika virus disease.
MethodsEpidemiological survey was conducted for the first suspect case of Zika virus disease in China, and medical observation was conducted for the close contacts. The nucleic acid detection of Zika virus was conducted with Real-time RT-PCR by using blood and urine samples collected from the cases.
ResultsThe first case of Zika virus disease was confirmed. The case was cured and discharged on 18th day after the onset. The blood sample on 10th day after the onset and urine samples on 11-13th days after the onset were all positive for Zika virus. The case had the history of mosquito bites in the endemic country before the onset. The close contacts showed no Zika virus disease-like symptoms during the medical observation period.
ConclusionThe case reported by Jiangxi province was the first imported case of Zika virus disease in the mainland of China. The infection was related with the mosquito bites in Venezuela where Zika virus disease in endemic.
Key words:
Zika virus; Epidemiological investigation
Contributor Information
Yong Liao
Ganzhou Prefecture Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Ganzhou 341000, China
Zhili Zeng
Epidemiology Teaching and Research Section, Public Health School of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330026, China
Guoliang Hu
Jiangxi Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanchang 330029, China
Jianping Yang
Ganzhou Prefecture Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Ganzhou 341000, China
Hui Yuan
Jiangxi Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanchang 330029, China
Jianhua Li
Ganzhou Prefecture Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Ganzhou 341000, China
Xingmao Zhang
Ganxian County Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Ganxian 341100, China
Renfa Huang
Ganzhou Prefecture Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Ganzhou 341000, China
Xiaoqing Liu
Jiangxi Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanchang 330029, China
