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ArticleAntimicrobial resistance and infection control2025

Infection prevention and control measures for emerging infectious disease: lessons learned from the first case of imported Lassa fever in China.

Yalan Peng, Yantong Wang, Shiyu Li, Jing Huang, Wu Shi, Ruocheng Luo, Xianmou Pan, Wenzhi Huang, Fu Qiao, Yi Chen

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Yalan Peng *Center of Infectious Diseases, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
Yantong Wang *Department of Infection Control, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
Shiyu LiDepartment of Infection Control, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
Jing HuangDepartment of Infection Control, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
Wu ShiDepartment of Infection Control, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
Ruocheng LuoDepartment of Infection Control, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
Xianmou PanDepartment of Infection Control, West China Tianfu Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610218, China.
Wenzhi HuangDepartment of Infection Control, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
Fu QiaoDepartment of Infection Control, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China. qiaofu2005@scu.edu.cn.
Yi ChenDepartment of Infection Control, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China. toddy@scu.edu.cn.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundLassa fever is an acute viral hemorrhagic disease prevalent in West Africa. West China Hospital of Sichuan University (WCHSCU) received China's first imported case of Lassa fever from overseas. We described the epidemiological investigation and infection prevention and control measures of this case following the confirmed diagnosis.

methodsAn emergency epidemiological team defined close contacts and implemented infection prevention and control (IPC) measures: (1) isolation in a designated isolation room, (2) environmental disinfection for high-, medium-, and low-risk areas, (3) 21-day quarantine for contacts. Data were collected via field observations and medical records.

resultsWe identified 6 close contacts and 74 general contacts, who were subsequently quarantined for 21 days. The hospital environment was classified into high, medium, and low-risk areas, and corresponding cleaning and disinfection measures were implemented. Ultimately, no new infection cases emerged.

conclusionRapid risk stratification, strict isolation protocols, and multidisciplinary coordination effectively prevented transmission, underscoring the importance of preparedness in non-endemic regions.

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Communicable Diseases, EmergingCommunicable Diseases, ImportedInfection ControlLassa FeverChinaContact TracingDisinfectionFemaleHumansLassa virusMiddle AgedQuarantineEpidemiological investigationInfection prevention and controlLassa feverPublic health strategy

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PMID40598396
PMCPMC12210627

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