Persistence of Diphtheria, Hyderabad, India, 2003–2006
| Autor: | Sailaja Bitragunta, Manoj V. Murhekar, Yvan J. Hutin, Padmanabha P. Penumur, Mohan D. Gupte |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2008 |
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| Zdroj: | Emerging Infectious Diseases, Vol 14, Iss 7, Pp 1144-1146 (2008) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 1080-6040 1080-6059 |
| DOI: | 10.3201/eid1407.071167 |
| Popis: | During 2003–2006, diphtheria rates in Hyderabad, India, were higher among persons 5–19 years of age, women, and Muslims than among other groups. Vaccine was efficacious among those who received >4 doses. The proportion of the population receiving boosters was low, especially among Muslims. We recommend increasing booster dose coverage. |
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