Pertussis outbreak in southern Ethiopia: challenges of detection, management, and response
Abstract Background Despite the availability of effective vaccines, pertussis remains endemic with high fatality rates in low and middle-income countries (LMIC). This study aims to describe an outbreak of pertussis in a health district of Ethiopia. The study highlights the challenges faced by the he...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-08-01
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Series: | BMC Public Health |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-09303-2 |