Epidemiology of confirmed measles virus cases, surveillance, incidence, and associated factors in Eritrea: 18-year retrospective analysis

• Main Authors: Samuel Tekle Mengistu (Author), Oliver Okoth Achila (Author), Asmerom Tesfagiorgis Tewelde (Author), Mohammed Elfatih Hamida (Author), Freweini Tekle (Author), Issaias Michae (Author), Mensura Said (Author), Dawit Fsahatsion (Author), Haimanot Abai (Author), Rahel Mulugeta (Author), Tsigehana Tsegai (Author), Luwam Gilazghi Woldu (Author), Wintana Yebio Werke (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundDespite the outstanding measles vaccine coverage (MVC) in Eritrea, sporadic outbreaks are not uncommon. Therefore, understanding the incidence of laboratory-confirmed measles virus cases, related factors, and spatial inequalities in testing and surveillance remains crucial. In this analysi...