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An Upsurge of Measles Cases in Mali—a Consequence of Pandemic-associated Disruption in Routine Immunization.

Authors :
Nampota-Nkomba, Nginache
Keita, Adama Mamby
Juma, Jane
Sidibe, Diakaridia
Kourouma, Nana
Sissoko, Seydou
Haidara, Fadima Cheick
Traore, Cheick Tidiane
Traore, Cheick Bougadari
Traore, Awa
Gaume, Brigitte
Sow, Samba Ousmane
Kotloff, Karen L
Tapia, Milagritos D
Source :
Open Forum Infectious Diseases; Apr2024, Vol. 11 Issue 4, p1-6, 6p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Measles deaths highlight immunization program gaps. In the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance study in Mali, we observed a rise in under-5 measles-related deaths in 2022 that corresponded with increased measles cases at the same time and a decline in measles vaccine coverage in Mali in 2020. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23288957
Volume :
11
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Open Forum Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
177167804
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofae154