Poliomyelitis outbreak, Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo, September 2010-February 2011.
Authors
Le Menach, ArnaudLlosa, Augusto E
Mouniaman-Nara, Isabelle
Kouassi, Felix
Ngala, Joseph
Boxall, Naomi
Porten, Klaudia
Grais, Rebecca F
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Health Protection Agency, London, UK.Issue Date
2011-08
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Emerging Infectious DiseasesAbstract
On November 4, 2010, the Republic of the Congo declared a poliomyelitis outbreak. A cross-sectional survey in Pointe-Noire showed poor sanitary conditions and low vaccination coverage (55.5%), particularly among young adults. Supplementary vaccination should focus on older age groups in countries with evidence of immunity gaps.PubMed ID
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1080-6059ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.3201/eid1708.110195
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