Tularemia Outbreak Investigation in Kosovo: Case Control and Environmental Studies

Tularemia Outbreak Investigation in Kosovo: Case Control and Environmental Studies

A large outbreak of tularemia occurred in Kosovo in the early postwar period, 1999-2000. Epidemiologic and environmental investigations were conducted to identify sources of infection, modes of transmission, and household risk factors. Case and control status was verified by enzyme-linked immunosorb...

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Main Authors: Ralf Reintjes, Isuf Dedushaj, Ardiana Gjini, Tine Rikke Jorgensen, Benvon Cotter, Alfons Lieftucht, Fortunato D’Ancona, David T. Dennis, Michael A. Kosoy, Gjyle Mulliqi-Osmani, Roland Grunow, Ariana Kalaveshi, Luljeta Gashi, Isme Humolli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2002-01-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
tularemia
outbreak investigation
epidemiology
Kosovo
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/8/1/01-0131_article

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