Epidemiology of Reemerging Scarlet Fever, Hong Kong, 2005–2015
oleh: Chun Fan Lee, Benjamin J. Cowling, Eric H. Y. Lau
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2017-10-01 |
Deskripsi
Annual incidence of scarlet fever in Hong Kong remained elevated after an upsurge in 2011. Incidence increased from 3.3/10,000 children <5 years of age during 2005–2010 to 18.1/10,000 during 2012–2015. Incidence was higher among boys and was 32%–42% lower in the week following school holidays.