Pneumonia Outbreak in China

[Dr Christopher Cheok C S]

Latest: Singapore hospitals are on alert for Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Pneumonia from China

Last weekend, Chinese hospitals are reported to be swarmed by children (mainly) and elderly patients.

 

[Dr Christopher Cheok C S]

Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Pneumonia is a milder strain of pneumonia. It doesn't explain for the massive hospitalization. There are some minor (unusual spikes) in Taiwan and Japan.

Usually, Mycoplasma doesn't require hospitalization so the medical community speculates that the current strain could be a little different but under-reported as Mycoplasma.

 

[laksaboy]

May the disease be a form of divine judgment and cull Tiongs exclusively on the mainland in huge numbers, until there are not enough people to carry and dispose the bodies.

 

[Dr Christopher Cheok C S]

China's 2023 Pneumonia Outbreak
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Chinese_pneumonia_outbreak
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asi...iratory-illness-flu-covid-19-pandemic-3948616

 

[Dr Christopher Cheok C S]

May the disease be a form of divine judgment and cull Tiongs exclusively on the mainland in huge numbers, until there are not enough people to carry and dispose the bodies.

The current outbreak is real and should be reported soon. With the Chinese New Year travel beginning within China, we can assess if this is a new highly-infectious pathogen.

At least, Singapore should implement some travel restriction for travellers to and from China.
due diligene

 

[Pinkieslut]

Wonderful news! More lockdowns and vaccines to get rid of the low ses jiakliaobees.

 

[Dr Christopher Cheok C S]

Wonderful news! More lockdowns and vaccines to get rid of the low ses jiakliaobees.

https://en.rti.org.tw/news/view/id/2012215

China’s Centers for Disease Control has reported a significant increase in hMPV infections this winter, particularly in children under 14 in northern provinces. The virus, which shares similarities with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), can cause severe lower respiratory tract infections and pneumonia in vulnerable populations. Currently, there are no available vaccines or antiviral treatments for hMPV, leaving high-risk groups such as young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals particularly susceptible.

 

[Dr Christopher Cheok C S]

Number of patients with human metapneumovirus infection surges in China​

Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (hereinafter referred to as the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention) warned that after the onset of winter, there will be an increase in "human metapneumovirus" (HMPV, called "human metapneumovirus" in China) infections with symptoms similar to influenza and COVID-XNUMX. Cases are more common in children under XNUMX years old and in the Northern Province, and there is currently no vaccine or drug to treat it.

Based on local media reports, the China Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released the "National Surveillance of Respiratory Infectious Diseases", indicating that cases of acute respiratory infectious diseases continue to rise, with human interstitial pneumonia virus infection being the most significant. Based on respiratory samples collected from key hospitals across the country, the report pointed out that since the beginning of winter this year, the proportion of positive human metastatic pneumonia viruses among cases aged 14 and under has shown an overall upward trend; from a regional perspective, the upward trend is more obvious in northern provinces.

It is understood that human metapneumonia virus is similar to measles and mumps. It is a virus that can cause acute respiratory tract infections. Its clinical symptoms are similar to influenza and new coronavirus. Infected patients will experience cough, nasal congestion, fever, shortness of breath and other discomforts. symptom.

https://news.vocofm.com/en/healthnews/124909/

 

[Dr Christopher Cheok C S]

This might not be the real cause, just speculation:

Human Metapneumovirus Infections on the rise in China.
https://www.thailandmedical.news/news/human-metapneumovirus-infections-on-the-rise-in-china