title: Poliomyelitis outbreak, Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo, September 2010-February 2011.
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.
authors.affiliation: Health Protection Agency, London, UK. arnaud.lemenach@gmail.com
authors.forename: Arnaud
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Le Menach
authors.forename: Augusto E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Llosa
authors.forename: Isabelle
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Mouniaman-Nara
authors.forename: Felix
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Kouassi
authors.forename: Joseph
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ngala
authors.forename: Naomi
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Boxall
authors.forename: Klaudia
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Porten
authors.forename: Rebecca F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Grais
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D015023:Democratic Republic of the Congo / Q000453:epidemiology; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011051:Poliomyelitis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000821:virology; D017955:Poliovirus / Q000235:genetics / Q000276:immunology / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D023321:Poliovirus Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012307:Risk Factors; D014611:Vaccination / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D023321:Poliovirus Vaccines