A foodborne disease outbreak investigation experience in a College in Lusaka, Zambia, 2017

A foodborne disease outbreak investigation experience in a College in Lusaka, Zambia, 2017

INTRODUCTION: On 19 March 2017, an outbreak of unknown etiology was reported among students at a college in Lusaka, Zambia. We investigated to confirm the outbreak, identify exposures, determine the aetiological agent, and implement preventive measures. METHODS: we conducted an unmatched case-contro...

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Main Authors: Fred Kapaya, Francis Dien Mwansa, Patrick Sakubita, Angela Gama, Nelia Langa, Orbrie Chewe, Lwito Mutale, Francis Nanzaluka, Chongwe Gershom, Mumbi Chola, Nathan Kapata, Nyambe Sinyange, Sylvia Chibuye, Ellen Yard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Pan African Medical Journal 2018-02-01
Series:The Pan African Medical Journal
Subjects:
foodborne illness
case-control study
zambia
field epidemiology training program
Online Access: https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/29/100/pdf/100.pdf

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