Abstract
On November 4, 2010, the Republic of the Congo declared a poliomyelitis outbreak. A cross-sectional survey in Pointe-Noire showed poor sanitary conditions and low vaccination coverage (55.5%), particularly among young adults. Supplementary vaccination should focus on older age groups in countries with evidence of immunity gaps.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Democratic Republic of the Congo / epidemiology
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Disease Outbreaks*
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Poliomyelitis / epidemiology*
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Poliomyelitis / prevention & control
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Poliomyelitis / virology
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Poliovirus / genetics
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Poliovirus / immunology
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Poliovirus / isolation & purification*
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Poliovirus Vaccines / administration & dosage
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Risk Factors
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Vaccination / statistics & numerical data
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Young Adult