Expanding Pertussis Epidemiology in 6 Latin America Countries through the Latin American Pertussis Project
| Autor: | Lucia C. Pawloski, Ana Luiza Flavia de Carvalho, Anna M Acosta, Veronica A. Pinell-McNamara, Elizabeth C. Briere, Maria Lucia Tondella, Maria Cristina Pedreira |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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| Zdroj: | Emerging Infectious Diseases Emerging Infectious Diseases, Vol 23, Iss 13, Pp-(2017) |
| ISSN: | 1080-6059 1080-6040 |
| DOI: | 10.3201/eid2313.170457 |
| Popis: | The Latin American Pertussis Project (LAPP), established in 2009, is a collaboration between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Pan American Health Organization, Sabin Vaccine Institute, and the ministries of health of 6 countries in Latin America. The project goal is to expand understanding of pertussis epidemiology in Latin America to inform strategies for control and prevention. Here we describe LAPP structure and activities. After an initial surveillance evaluation, LAPP activities are tailored to individual country needs. LAPP activities align with Global Health Security Agenda priorities and have focused on expanding laboratory diagnostic capacity, implementing a laboratory quality control and quality assurance program, and providing epidemiologic support to strengthen reporting of pertussis surveillance data. Lessons learned include that ongoing mentoring is key to the successful adoption of new technologies and that sustainability of laboratory diagnostics requires a regional commitment to procure reagents and related supplies. |
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