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Active surveillance for human plague in Northwestern Uganda, 2008-2014

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Plague is a life-threatening flea-borne zoonosis caused by Yersinia pestis. Over 95% of cases worldwide are reported from rural Africa. In Uganda, the active plague foci remains in West Nile region bordering Democratic Republic of Congo. To better define the epidemiology, clinical features, and outcome of human plague in Uganda, several surveillance strategies and networks used have significantly reduced morbidity and mortality.

Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2016.02.1003

Author: A. Titus

Institution: Uganda Virus Research Institute

Language: English

Topic: Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,900