Epidemiology of respiratory viral infections in two long-term refugee camps in Kenya, 2007-2010

Epidemiology of respiratory viral infections in two long-term refugee camps in Kenya, 2007-2010

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Refugees are at risk for poor outcomes from acute respiratory infections (ARI) because of overcrowding, suboptimal living conditions, and malnutrition. We implemented surveillance for respiratory viruses in Dadaab and Kakuma refugee...

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Main Authors: Ahmed Jamal A, Katz Mark A, Auko Eric, Njenga M Kariuki, Weinberg Michelle, Kapella Bryan K, Burke Heather, Nyoka Raymond, Gichangi Anthony, Waiboci Lilian W, Mahamud Abdirahman, Qassim Mohamed, Swai Babu, Wagacha Burton, Mutonga David, Nguhi Margaret, Breiman Robert F, Eidex Rachel B
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/7

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