Detection and characterization of polioviruses originating from urban sewage in Yaounde and Douala, Cameroon 2016–2017

Detection and characterization of polioviruses originating from urban sewage in Yaounde and Douala, Cameroon 2016–2017

Abstract Objective Transmission of wild polioviruses (WPVs) and vaccine-derived polioviruses (VDPVs) have been interrupted in Cameroon since July 2014. Subsequently, Cameroon withdrew Sabin type 2 from routine immunization in April 2016. This study aimed to investigate the detection rates and overti...

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Main Authors: Daniel Kamga Njile, Serge Alain Sadeuh-Mba, Marie-Claire Endegue-Zanga, Marcellin Nimpa Mengouo, Marlise Dontsop Djoumetio, Franky Baonga Ba Pouth, Ousmane Madiagne Diop, Richard Njouom
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Poliovirus
Vaccine
Surveillance
Eradication
Sewage
Cameroon
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-019-4280-6

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