Emerg Infect Dis. 2018 Jul;24(7):1340-1344. doi: 10.3201/eid2407.171712.
In February 2017, a diphtheria outbreak occurred among Amerindians of the Pemón ethnic group in Wonken, Venezuela. A field investigation revealed ≈10 cases; clinical presentation did not include cutaneous or neurologic signs or symptoms. To prevent future outbreaks in Venezuela, Amerindian communities need better access to vaccination and healthcare.
2017 年 2 月,委内瑞拉 Wonken 的 Pemón 族美洲印第安人爆发白喉疫情。一项实地调查显示,约有 10 例病例;临床表现不包括皮肤或神经体征或症状。为了防止委内瑞拉未来再次爆发疫情,美洲印第安人社区需要更好地获得疫苗接种和医疗保健服务。