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Multi-site cholera surveillance within the African Cholera Surveillance Network shows endemicity in Mozambique, 2011-2015.

Cynthia Semá BaltazarJosé Paulo LangaLiliana Dengo BaloiRichard WoodIssaka OuedraogoBerthe-Marie Njanpop-LafourcadeDorteia InguaneJucunu Elias ChitioThemba MhlangaLorna GujralBradford D GessnerAline MunierMartin A Mengel
Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2017)
Cholera was endemic in Mozambique during the study period with a high CFR and identifiable risk factors. The study reinforces the importance of continued cholera surveillance, including a strong laboratory component. The results enhanced our understanding of the need to target priority areas and at-risk populations for interventions including oral cholera vaccine (OCV) use, and assess the impact of prevention and control strategies. Our data were instrumental in informing integrated prevention and control efforts during major cholera outbreaks in recent years.
Keyphrases
  • public health
  • risk factors
  • physical activity
  • electronic health record
  • machine learning
  • big data