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Influenza in Africa: Uncovering the Epidemiology of a Long-Overlooked Disease.

Authors :
Katz, Mark A.
Schoub, Barry D.
Heraud, Jean Michel
Breiman, Robert F.
Njenga, M. Kariuki
Widdowson, Marc-Alain
Source :
Journal of Infectious Diseases; Dec2012 Supplement 1, Vol. 206 Issue suppl_1, pS1-S4, 1p
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article offers information regarding the epidemiology of influenza in Africa. It mentions that mortality rates due to respiratory disease among children are higher in Africa than anywhere else in the world. It reports presence of HIV infection, AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria residents of Africa. It discusses the increase in influenza vaccine manufacturing which will affect the cost of influenza vaccines and vaccines that are currently cost-prohibitive in African countries.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00221899
Volume :
206
Issue :
suppl_1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
83745849
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/jis548