Lambton县的梅毒病例在2024年猛增至45例,超过了安大略的发病率,尽管有治疗方法,但仍引起公共卫生方面的关注。 Syphilis cases in Lambton County surged to 45 in 2024, exceeding Ontario’s rate, prompting public health concern despite available treatments.

Lambton县的梅毒病例从2018年的7例上升到2024年的45例,每100 000人中有23.4例,超过了安大略省的省发病率。 Syphilis cases in Lambton County rose to 45 in 2024 from seven in 2018, with a rate of 23.4 per 100,000—surpassing Ontario’s provincial rate. 医疗官员称,尽管有治疗和教育手段,但这种增加是“令人困惑的”。 Medical officials call the increase “perplexing” despite available treatments and education. 虽然男子在多数情况下仍占多数,但妇女所占比例却有所增长。 While men still account for most cases, the share among women has grown. 目前正在研究与吸毒或获得护理的障碍可能的联系。 Possible links to drug use or care access barriers are under study. 公共卫生工作的重点是测试、治疗和教育。 Public health efforts focus on testing, treatment, and education. 2024年,该州报告了1 530次诊所访问,衣原体和丙型肝炎发病率接近或低于省级平均水平,并报告了2例艾滋病毒病例。 In 2024, the county reported 1,530 clinic visits, with chlamydia and hepatitis C rates near or below provincial averages, and two HIV cases.