title: Poliomyelitis outbreak--Albania, 1996.
abstract: During April 17-September 16, 1996, an ongoing outbreak of paralytic poliomyelitis in Albania resulted in 66 cases of acute flaccid paralysis (AFP), including seven (11%) deaths. Wild poliovirus type 1 was isolated from seven cases.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000415:Albania / Q000453:epidemiology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D006801:Humans; D017589:Immunization Programs; D007223:Infant; D008875:Middle Aged; D011051:Poliomyelitis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D017955:Poliovirus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D011055:Poliovirus Vaccine, Oral / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D011055:Poliovirus Vaccine, Oral