The STRATAA study protocol: a programme to assess the burden of enteric fever in Bangladesh, Malawi and Nepal using prospective population census, passive surveillance, serological studies and healthcare utilisation surveys

INTRODUCTION: Invasive infections caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi and Paratyphi A are estimated to account for 12-27 million febrile illness episodes worldwide annually. Determining the true burden of typhoidal Salmonellae infections is hindered by lack of population-based studies and ad...

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Main Authors: Darton, T, Meiring, J, Tonks, S, Khan, M, Khanam, F, Shakya, M, Thindwa, D, Baker, S, Basnyat, B, Clemens, J, Dougan, G, Dolecek, C, Dunstan, S, Gordon, M, Heyderman, R, Holt, K, Pitzer, V, Qadri, F, Zaman, K, Pollard, A, STRATAA Study Consortium
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2017