Key issues in the persistence of poliomyelitis in Nigeria: a case-control study

• Main Authors: Dr. Tara D Mangal, PhD (Author), R Bruce Aylward, MD (Author), Michael Mwanza, BComm (Author), Alex Gasasira, MBChB (Author), Emmanuel Abanida, MBChB (Author), Prof. Muhammed A Pate, MD (Author), Prof. Nicholas C Grassly, PhD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2014-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: The completion of poliomyelitis eradication is a global emergency for public health. In 2012, more than 50% of the world's cases occurred in Nigeria following an unanticipated surge in incidence. We aimed to quantitatively analyse the key factors sustaining transmission of poliomyel...