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Poliomyelitis outbreak, Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo, September 2010-February 2011

Le Menach A, Llosa AE, Mouniaman I, Kouassi F, Ngala J, Boxall N, Porten K, Grais RF
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Poliomyelitis outbreak, Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo, September 2010-February 2011 | Journal Article / Commentary | MSF Science Portal
Abstract
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.

Countries

Congo-Brazzaville

Subject Area

outbreaksinfections, viral

Languages

English
DOI
10.3201/eid1708.110195
Published Date
01 Aug 2011
PubMed ID
21801636
Journal
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Issue Date
2011-08-01
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