Evaluation of SARS surveillance system and case-finding measures effectiveness in Hubei

  Objective   To evaluate the effectiveness of SARS surveillance systems and case-finding measures carried out in period of April to July 2003 in Hubei.

  Methods   The data of epidemiology and the corresponding control of SARS were collected and analyzed.

  Results   Among various surveillance spots the funding rate of fever cases in community health care stations and village clinics was 2.024% and 0.72% respectively.It was higher than that of others.Fever Outpatient service at various levels of hospitals and clinics collected total 232464 fever patients diagnosed as 85 suspected SARS, 160948 common cold, 13679 flu, 10482 pulmo nary inflammation, 1414 TB and 45518 others.

  Conclusion   The results indicated that the control measures carried out in Hubei are effect ive to stop epidemic of SARS, there is no secondary SARS case occurred in period of SARS epidemic.The Fever Outpatient Service for SARS surveillance in an effective measure in SARS control.