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Evolving pathogen trends and spatial-temporal dynamics of hand, foot, and mouth disease in Fengxian District, Shanghai (2009-2022).
Sci Rep
September 2024
Microbiology Laboratory, Fengxian District Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai, China.
Article Synopsis
- Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common infectious disease in Shanghai, particularly among young children, and its causes and trends are changing, requiring ongoing research for effective control.
- A study tracked HFMD cases in Fengxian District from 2009 to 2022, documenting over 27,000 cases with peaks in spring and summer, and identified significant relationships with various weather conditions.
- The analysis revealed demographic trends, such as a higher incidence in boys and children aged 1-3, and highlighted a shift in dominant viral strains from Enterovirus 71 and Coxsackievirus A16 to Coxsackievirus A6 after 2017, indicating evolving patterns in HFMD prevalence