Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
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Measles outbreaks in displaced populations: a review of transmission, morbidity and mortality associated factors
Source: BioMed Central
Date: 19 Mar 2010
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Background
Measles is a highly contagious infectious disease with a significant public health impact especially among displaced populations due to their characteristic mass population displacement, high population density in camps and low measles vaccination coverage among children. While the fatality rate in stable populations is generally around 2%, evidence shows that it is usually high among populations displaced by disasters. In recent years, refugees and internally displaced persons have been increasing. Our study aims to define the epidemiological characteristics and risk factors associated with measles outbreaks in displaced populations...
Measles outbreaks in displaced populations: a review of transmission, morbidity and mortality associated factors
Source: BioMed Central
Date: 19 Mar 2010
Full_Report (pdf* format - 249.7 Kbytes)
Background
Measles is a highly contagious infectious disease with a significant public health impact especially among displaced populations due to their characteristic mass population displacement, high population density in camps and low measles vaccination coverage among children. While the fatality rate in stable populations is generally around 2%, evidence shows that it is usually high among populations displaced by disasters. In recent years, refugees and internally displaced persons have been increasing. Our study aims to define the epidemiological characteristics and risk factors associated with measles outbreaks in displaced populations...