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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Published in:	BMC Public Health
Main Authors:	Aychiluhim D. Mitiku, Mesele D. Argaw, Binyam F. Desta, Zergu T. Tsegaye, Afework A. Atsa, Bekele B. Tefera, Ephrem Teferi, Deirdre Rogers, Ismael A. Beshir, Asrat G. Alemu, Desta A. Ayesa, Derebe T. Abate, Agegnehu G. Sendeku, Rudzani Muloiwa
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2020-08-01
Subjects:	Pertussis Outbreak Investigation Dara Malo Southern Ethiopia
Online Access:	http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-09303-2