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Epidemiology of laboratory confirmed measles virus cases in Amhara Regional State of Ethiopia, 2004-2014.

BMC infectious diseases - 22 Mar 2016

Getahun Mekonen, Beyene Berhane, Ademe Ayesheshem, Teshome Birke, Tefera Mesfin, Asha Anjelo, Afework Aklog, HaileMariyam Yoseph, Assefa Esete, Gallagher Kathleen

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BACKGROUND: Measles is a highly contagious viral infection causing large outbreaks all over the world. Despite the availability of safe and cost effective vaccine, measles remained endemic with persistent periodic outbreaks in the Horn of Africa. The aim of this study is to characterize laboratory confirmed measles cases in Amhara Regional State, which was one of the highly affected regions in Ethiopia. METHOD: A...

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PMID: 27001744
DOI: 10.1186/s12879-016-1457-7
PMCID: PMC4802717

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