SURVEILLANCE OF SYLVATIC PLAGUE IN OREGON BY SEROTESTING CARNIVORES

被引:19
作者
HOPKINS, DD [1 ]
GRESBRINK, RA [1 ]
机构
[1] OREGON DEPT HUMAN RESOURCES, DIV HLTH, 1400 SW 5TH AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97201 USA
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10.2105/AJPH.72.11.1295
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R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
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1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
In Oregon [USA], during 1974-1979, 10.3% of 3255 statewide blood samples from carnivores were positive for Yersinia pestis. The per cent positive rate and geometric mean positive titer increase monthly from Jan. (6.5%) to June (21.7%), and decline thereafter. Data are presented on how geographic location, species and time of year affect surveillance results. The correlation of carnivore plague surveillance with human cases is discussed.
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页码:1295 / 1297
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