Assonances / Dissonances Between Epidemies Legionella Pneumophila/COVID-19
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 3, September 2022
Pages:
43-45
Received:
6 June 2022
Accepted:
30 June 2022
Published:
13 July 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijidt.20220703.11
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Abstract: We want to make a comparison by finding similarities and dissonances between a Legionella epidemic of 2018 and the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. The clinical and statistical differences of 2 phenomena are highlighted: the Legionella epidemic has affected an area of about 60,000 citizens south of the province of Brescia (Italy) It should be remembered that from the data of the Brescia ATS this epidemiological cluster was characterized by 1017 cases of Legionella Pneumonphila of serotypes 1,2,14: 878 cases with access to the Emergency room and 139 cases treated at home by General Practitioners. There were 11 deaths in the 7 municipalities concerned (Montichiari, Carpenedolo, Calvisano, Remedello, Acquafredda, Isorella, Visano) with a death rate of 19.3 x 100,000 compared to the rate of 6.1 x 100,000 of the rest of the ATS with a statistically significant index. The COVID-19 first reported in Wuhan. The official data of the Italian Ministry on the pandemic as of June 6, 2022 are as follows. In Italy: 17,500,000 infected, 167,000 died. In the World: 524,878,000 infected, 6,283,110 died. Legionella Pneumophila and COVID-19 are similar clinical situations for airborne transmission but with completely different etiopathogenesis. From local situation to a global situation. Hence the need to have a circular and holistic approach to health and the great responsibility of the Doctors in raising awareness among the political class and the population on maintaining a correct balance of the various environmental matrices: water, air, earth, fire.
Abstract: We want to make a comparison by finding similarities and dissonances between a Legionella epidemic of 2018 and the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. The clinical and statistical differences of 2 phenomena are highlighted: the Legionella epidemic has affected an area of about 60,000 citizens south of the province of Brescia (Italy) It should be remembered ...
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Epidemiological Investigation and Analysis of a COVID-19 Cluster in Jingxi, Guangxi
Wang Fuchun,
Fang Teng,
Liang Guoyue,
Nong Juan
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 3, September 2022
Pages:
46-52
Received:
22 September 2022
Accepted:
10 October 2022
Published:
21 October 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijidt.20220703.12
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Abstract: Since December 2019, it has been 3 years since the global outbreak of new coronavirus pneumonia. New coronaviruses have been constantly changing. The Omicron variant has become the global epidemic of now coronavirus pneumonia has not been effectively controlled. Since the beginning of this year, China has witnessed the Outbreak of omicron subtype BA.1 and BA.2 mutants. Objective To analyze the characteristics of a COVID-19 outbreak in Jingxi City from February 5 to 11, 2022, to provide a reference for the formulation of epidemic prevention and control measures in the future. Methods Apply descriptive epidemiological methods to analyze the characteristics of the epidemic and the investigation and disposal work. Results From February 5 to 11, 2022. Jingxi City reported a total of 32 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 12 mild cases (37.50%), 19 ordinary cases (59.38%), 1 severe case (3.12%), and no deaths. case occurred. The type of transmission was 21 cases (65.62%) of family members gathering at the same meal, and 11 cases (34.38%) of daily contact transmission. The source of infection of most cases was related to the transmission chain of gathering meals, and then spread through family and community transmission. Conclusion The original outbreak in Jingxi City was a secondary local outbreak of imported cases of Omicron subtype BA. 1 variant strains imported from Debao county, Baise City, Guangxi. Jingxi City took timely and decisive measures to close the whole region, and strictly controlled the closed and controlled areas, control areas and prevention areas, and the epidemic was quickly and effectively controlled.
Abstract: Since December 2019, it has been 3 years since the global outbreak of new coronavirus pneumonia. New coronaviruses have been constantly changing. The Omicron variant has become the global epidemic of now coronavirus pneumonia has not been effectively controlled. Since the beginning of this year, China has witnessed the Outbreak of omicron subtype B...
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