Chaney Danielle, Breiman Jennifer, Fairley Jessica K
Emerg Infect Dis. 2025 Jul;31(7):1437-1441. doi: 10.3201/eid3107.240986.
Nine-banded armadillos (Dasypus novemcinctus) are suspected transmission sources of Hansen disease in North America. We conducted a telephone survey and chart review of patients with Hansen disease seen at a Georgia, USA, clinic during 1997-2022. Findings suggest frequent outdoor activities and armadillo contact were likely sources of exposure.
九带犰狳(Dasypus novemcinctus)被怀疑是北美洲汉森病的传播源。我们对1997年至2022年期间在美国佐治亚州一家诊所就诊的汉森病患者进行了电话调查和病历审查。研究结果表明,频繁的户外活动和与犰狳接触可能是感染源。