Key issues in the persistence of poliomyelitis in Nigeria: a case-control study

Background: The completion of poliomyelitis eradication is a global emergency for public health. In 2012, more than 50% of the world's cases occurred in Nigeria following an unanticipated surge in incidence. We aimed to quantitatively analyse the key factors sustaining transmission of poliomye...

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Main Authors: Dr. Tara D Mangal, PhD, R Bruce Aylward, MD, Michael Mwanza, BComm, Alex Gasasira, MBChB, Emmanuel Abanida, MBChB, Prof. Muhammed A Pate, MD, Prof. Nicholas C Grassly, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-02-01
Series:The Lancet Global Health
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214109X13701682