Measles outbreak propagated by children congregating at water collection points in Mayuge District, eastern Uganda, July - October, 2016.

ABSTRACT:

Background

On 12 October, 2016 a measles outbreak was reported in Mayuge District, eastern Uganda. We investigated the outbreak to determine its scope, identify risk factors for transmission, evaluate vaccination coverage and vaccine effectiveness, and recommend evidence-based control measures.

Methods

We defined a probable case as onset of fever (≥3 days) and generalized rash, plus ≥1 of the following: conjunctivitis, cough, and/or runny nose in a Mayuge District resident. A confirmed case was a probable case with measles-specific IgM (+) not explained by vaccination. We reviewed medical records and conducted active community case-finding. In a case-control investigation involving probable case-persons and controls matched by age and village, we evaluated risk factors for t

SUBMITTER: Majwala RK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6102928 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature