Evaluation of the Surveillance System for Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) in Iran during the Years 2003-2007 and Its Comparison with Worldwide Standards
| Autor: | Esmaeil Akhtar, Reza Fadaei-Nobari |
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| Jazyk: | perština |
| Rok vydání: | 2014 |
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| Zdroj: | مجله دانشکده پزشکی اصفهان, Vol 32, Iss 280, Pp 461-469 (2014) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 1027-7595 1735-854X |
| Popis: | Background: This study aimed to evaluate the surveillance system for acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) in Iran during the years 2003-2007 and compare it with worldwide standards. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we analyzed all cases of acute flaccid paralysis reported to health centers in Isfahan province, Iran, from 2003 to 2007. Required information was gathered after reviewing the medical records of patients, and was analyzed using SPSS software. Findings: A total of 115 patients with acute flaccid paralysis were reported, out of which 41% were women and 59% were men. Mean age of subjects was 5.71 ± 3.83, ranging from one to fifteen years. The average incidence of acute flaccid paralysis was 1.74%, which was lower than expected (2). Among the national indicators including case notification (80% within 7 days |
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