Epidemiology of rubella virus cases in the pre-vaccination era of Ethiopia, 2009–2015

Epidemiology of rubella virus cases in the pre-vaccination era of Ethiopia, 2009–2015

Abstract Background Rubella is a common mild rash illness caused by rubella virus. The majority of infections occur in children and young adults. The infection is the cause of a serious birth defect known as Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS) when a woman acquires infection early in pregnancy. Ethiop...

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Main Authors: Mekonen Getahun, Berhane Beyene, Kathleen Gallagher, Ayesheshem Ademe, Birke Teshome, Mesfin Tefera, Anjelo Asha, Aklog Afework, Esete Assefa, Yoseph HaileMariam, Yonas HaileGiorgis, Hiwot Ketema, Dejenie Shiferaw, Ayenachew Bekele, Daddi Jima, Amha Kebede
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Ethiopia
Rubella
Pre-vaccine era
2009–2015
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3841-z

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