Measles epidemic and response in the region of Dakar (Senegal) in 2009

• Published in: Santé publique (Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France) Vol. 24; no. 2; pp. 121 - 132
• Main Authors: Seck, Ibrahima, Faye, Adama, Leye, Mamadou Makhtar Mbacké, Bathily, Awa, Camara, Maty Diagne, Ndiaye, Papa, Dia, Anta Tal
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: French
• Published: 01.01.2012
• Subjects: Dakar; Epidemics; Epidemiology; Immunization; Measles; Public health; Senegal

In 2009, the region of Dakar (Senegal) experienced a major measles epidemic, in the context of the failure of the immunization program. The objective of this study was to examine the epidemic and the effectiveness of the response. A cross-sectional epidemiological study of all cases of measles confi...