A community-level investigation following a yellow fever virus outbreak in South Omo Zone, South-West Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the availability of a highly effective vaccine, yellow fever virus (YFV) remains an important public health problem across Africa and South America due to its high case-fatality rate. This study investigated the historical epidemiology and contemporary entomological and social determinants of a YFV outbreak in South Omo Zone (SOZ), Ethiopia.

Methods

A YFV outbreak occurred in SOZ, Ethiopia in 2012-2014. Historical epidemiological data were retrieved from the SOZ Health Department and analyzed. Entomological sampling was undertaken in 2017, including mosquito species identification and molecular screening for arboviruses to understand mosquito habitat distribution, and finally current knowledge, attitudes and preventative practices within the affected commu

SUBMITTER: Mulchandani R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6387579 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature