Measles outbreak propagated by children congregating at water collection points in Mayuge District, eastern Uganda, July – October, 2016

Measles outbreak propagated by children congregating at water collection points in Mayuge District, eastern Uganda, July – October, 2016

Abstract Background On 12 October, 2016 a measles outbreak was reported in Mayuge District, eastern Uganda. We investigated the outbreak to determine its scope, identify risk factors for transmission, evaluate vaccination coverage and vaccine effectiveness, and recommend evidence-based control measu...

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Main Authors: Robert Kaos Majwala, Lydia Nakiire, Daniel Kadobera, Alex Riolexus Ario, Joy Kusiima, Joselyn Annet Atuhairwe, Joseph K. B. Matovu, Bao-Ping Zhu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Disease outbreaks
Measles
Risk factors
Uganda
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-018-3304-5

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