Severe measles outbreak in western Kenya.
During a measles outbreak investigation in Siaya district clustering of many measles cases were found to be an important determinant for measles mortality. A high proportion of cases were under one year of age. Case fatality rates were higher than previously reported from Kenya, particularly among infants. Vaccine efficacy was 18%. Alternative ways of protecting infants are discussed.
Burström
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International Child Health Unit, University of Uppsala, Sweden.
Aaby
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Mutie
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Kimani
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Bjerregaard
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D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D016000:Cluster Analysis; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007630:Kenya / Q000453:epidemiology; D008457:Measles / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000401:mortality / Q000517:prevention & control; D008458:Measles Vaccine / Q000592:standards / Q000627:therapeutic use
D008458:Measles Vaccine