Analysis of Prevalence Season and Trend of Meningococcal Disease by Circular Distribution in China
- VernacularTitle:应用圆形分布探讨我国流行性脑脊髓膜炎的发病季节和流行趋势
- Author:
Guijun NING
;
Junhong LI
;
Zundong YIN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
meningococcal diseases;
circular distribution;
seasonality
- From:
Chinese Journal of Vaccines and Immunization
2008;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To analyze the prevalence season and trend of meningococcal disease in China by epidemic years from 2004 to 2008 in order to provide scientific basis for making strategies of meningococcal disease prevention and control.Methods The incidence numbers of meningococcal disease were calculated by weeks,epidemic years and areas.The seasonality and prevalence trends of meningococcal disease were analyzed by circular distribution.Results The incidence trend of meningococcal disease had obvious seasonality in China (P
