Urbanisation of yellow fever in Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Finds that urban transmission of yellow fever in Santa Cruz is limited in space and time. Suggests that low yellow fever immunisation coverage and high infestation with A aegypti in the city, and the existence of endemic areas in the region present a risk for future urban outbreaks, and recommends i...

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Published in:The Lancet (British edition) 1999-05, Vol.8, p.1558-1562
Main Authors: Van der Stuyft, P, Gianella, A, Pirard, M, Cespedes, J, Lora, J, Peredo, C, Pelegrino, J L, Vorndam, V, Boelaert, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bolivia
Prevalence
Santa Cruz
Urban areas
Yellow fever
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Summary:Finds that urban transmission of yellow fever in Santa Cruz is limited in space and time. Suggests that low yellow fever immunisation coverage and high infestation with A aegypti in the city, and the existence of endemic areas in the region present a risk for future urban outbreaks, and recommends immediate large-scale immunisation of the urban population, as well as tightened surveillance and appropriate vector control. (Original abstract - amended)
ISSN:0140-6736