Factors associated with a measles outbreak in children admitted at Mahosot Hospital, Vientiane, Laos

• Main Authors: Douangdala Phouvieng (Author), Keomany Sommay (Author), Vorasane Banlieng (Author), Phounesavath Khamphouvanh (Author), Souvannasing Phoutthalavanh (Author), Khomthilat Tiengthong (Author), Mayxay Mayfong (Author), Philavong Khamseng (Author), Srour Leila (Author), Newton Paul N (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2007-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In 2002 and 2003 there were large outbreaks of measles in many provinces of Laos, including in Vientiane. We therefore conducted a study to determine risk factors associated with measles amongst children admitted at Mahosot Hospital,...