Pertussis outbreak in southern Ethiopia: challenges of detection, management, and response.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Despite the availability of effective vaccines, pertussis remains endemic with high fatality rates in low and middle-income countries (LMIC). This study aims to describe an outbreak of pertussis in a health district of Ethiopia. The study highlights the challenges faced by the health system in identifying pertussis cases and appropriately responding to the outbreak at the district level. METHODS:A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using data sourced from the District Public Health Emergency and Management (PHEM) surveillance service and outbreak management field reports. Stratified attack rates and fatality rates for pertussis are described. Systemic problems leading to the outbreak are explored and narrated. A modified CDC pertussis case definition was employed wi

SUBMITTER: Mitiku AD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7422551 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature