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[Contribution of unvaccinated siblings to a measles outbreak in Switzerland].
Revue d'epidemiologie et de sante publique - 1 Dec 2004
Delaporte E, Wyler-Lazarevic C-A, Richard J-L, Sudre P
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: A measles outbreak occurred in Geneva between March and July 2003. An investigation was conducted to determine its magnitude, identify predominant modes of transmission, and assess disease outcome. METHODS: In Switzerland, measles notification has been mandatory for physicians since 1999 and laboratories since 1988. All cases were investigated and followed up by interviewing physicians using a...
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