美國(guó)加州爆發(fā)甲型肝炎

The U.S. state of California is experiencing the largest person-to-person outbreak of Hepatitis A in the United States since a vaccine to prevent the liver disease became available in 1996.

More than 600 cases have been reported in the state and 21 people have died. According to the California Department of Public Health, most of those infected are homeless or use drugs in places where sanitation has been a challenge.

An area in downtown Los Angeles is known for its homeless population. A recent study found that the area fell short of U.N. refugee camp standards calling for one public toilet for every 20 people.

Analysts say unsanitary conditions can become a breeding ground for the hepatitis A virus.

自從1996年有了可以預(yù)防甲型肝炎的疫苗以來，美國(guó)加利福尼亞州正發(fā)生最大規(guī)模的甲型肝炎人與人之間的傳染。

迄今加州已發(fā)現(xiàn)了600多個(gè)病例，其中21人死亡。加州公共衛(wèi)生部說，大部分感染甲型肝炎的人是無家可歸者和在衛(wèi)生狀況不佳的地方使用毒品的人。

洛杉磯市區(qū)有一個(gè)流浪人口聚集的地區(qū)。最近一項(xiàng)調(diào)查顯示，那里的衛(wèi)生狀況低于聯(lián)合國(guó)的難民營(yíng)標(biāo)準(zhǔn)。根據(jù)聯(lián)合國(guó)標(biāo)準(zhǔn)，每20人應(yīng)有一個(gè)公共廁所。

分析人士說，糟糕的衛(wèi)生狀況成為甲型肝炎病毒流行的溫床。