Early detection of cholera epidemics to support control in fragile states: estimation of delays and potential epidemic sizes

Abstract Background Cholera epidemics continue to challenge disease control, particularly in fragile and conflict-affected states. Rapid detection and response to small cholera clusters is key for efficient control before an epidemic propagates. To understand the capacity for early response in fragi...

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Main Authors: Ruwan Ratnayake, Flavio Finger, W. John Edmunds, Francesco Checchi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-12-01
Series:BMC Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-020-01865-7