Poliomyelitis: epidemiology and prophylaxis. 1. A longitudinal epidemiological survey in Kenya

The results of a long-term survey of poliomyelitis in Kenya are reported. Virus was isolated from patients and a limited number of sera were also tested for antibodies. The purpose of the investigation was to elucidate the epidemiological characteristics of the disease and to determine whether epide...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Bulletin of the World Health Organization 1973, Vol.48 (4), p.421-427
Hauptverfasser:	Nottay, B K, Metselaar, D
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Child Child, Preschool Disease Outbreaks Feces - analysis Female Haplorhini Humans Infant Kenya Male Periodicity Poliomyelitis - epidemiology Poliomyelitis - immunology Poliomyelitis - prevention & control Poliovirus - isolation & purification Poliovirus Vaccine, Inactivated - therapeutic use Prospective Studies
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Zusammenfassung:	The results of a long-term survey of poliomyelitis in Kenya are reported. Virus was isolated from patients and a limited number of sera were also tested for antibodies. The purpose of the investigation was to elucidate the epidemiological characteristics of the disease and to determine whether epidemics could be predicted. A 3-year rhythm was found in the circulation of type 1 poliovirus, making possible the prediction and hence, on two occasions, the curbing or prevention of epidemics.
ISSN:	0042-9686