Performance and impact of contact tracing in the Sudan virus outbreak in Uganda, September 2022-January 2023

Performance and impact of contact tracing in the Sudan virus outbreak in Uganda, September 2022-January 2023

Background: Contact tracing (CT) is critical for ebolavirus outbreak response. Ideally, all new cases after the index case should be previously-known contacts (PKC) before their onset, and spend minimal time ill in the community. We assessed the impact of CT during the 2022 Sudan Virus Disease (SVD)...

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Main Authors: Mercy Wendy Wanyana, Rebecca Akunzirwe, Patrick King, Immaculate Atuhaire, Robert Zavuga, Bernard Lubwama, Zainah Kabami, Sherry Rita Ahirirwe, Mackline Ninsiima, Hellen Nelly Naiga, Jane Frances Zalwango, Marie Gorreti Zalwango, Peter Chris Kawungezi, Brenda Nakafeero Simbwa, Saudah Namubiru Kizito, Thomas Kiggundu, Brian Agaba, Richard Migisha, Daniel Kadobera, Benon Kwesiga, Lilian Bulage, Alex Riolexus Ario, Julie R. Harris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-04-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Contact tracing
Sudan Ebola virus disease
Uganda
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971224000274

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