库鲁病。流行病学进展。

Kuru. Epidemiological developments.

作者信息

King H O

出版信息

Lancet. 1975 Oct 18;2(7938):761-3. doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(75)90737-0.

Abstract

Important changes have occurred in the epidemiology of kuru since the last review in 1970. There has been a continued decline in the annual incidence, particularly in females. There is a change in the average age of onset in both sexes, and cases are no longer seen in children and adolescents. Alteration in the geographical distribution has resulted in kuru now being confined almost wholly to the South Fore region.

摘要

自1970年上次评估以来，库鲁病的流行病学情况发生了重大变化。年发病率持续下降，尤其是在女性中。男女的平均发病年龄都有所变化，儿童和青少年中不再出现病例。地理分布的改变导致库鲁病现在几乎完全局限于南福尔地区。