Measles outbreaks in displaced populations: a review of transmission, morbidity and mortality associated factors |
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Authors: | Isidore K Kouadio Taro Kamigaki and Hitoshi Oshitani |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Virology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan |
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Abstract: | 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. |
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