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Journal Article > Research

Outbreak of Marburg hemorrhagic fever among miners in Kamwenge and Ibanda Districts, Uganda, 2007

Adjemian J, Farnon EC, Tschioko F, Wamala JF, Byaruhanga E, Bwire GS, Kansiime E, Kagirita A, Ahimbisibwe S, Katunguka F, Jeffs B, Lutwama J, Downing R, Tappero JW, Formenty P, Amman B, Manning C, Towner JS, Nichol ST, Rollin PE
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Abstract
Marburg hemorrhagic fever was detected among 4 miners in Ibanda District, Uganda, from June through September, 2007. Infection was likely acquired through exposure to bats or bat secretions in a mine in Kamwenge District, Uganda, and possibly human-to-human transmission between some patients. We describe the epidemiologic investigation and the health education response.
Countries
Uganda
Subject Area
environmental healthoutbreaksinfections, viral
DOI
10.1093/infdis/jir312
Published Date
01-Nov-2011
PubMed ID
21987753
Languages
English
Journal
Journal of Infectious Diseases
Volume / Issue / Pages
Volume 204, Issue suppl_3
Issue Date
01-Nov-2011
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