Persistence of Diphtheria, Hyderabad, India, 2003–2006

Bitragunta, Sailaja; Murhekar, Manoj V.; Hutin, Yvan J.; Penumur, Padmanabha P.; Gupte, Mohan D.

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Persistence of Diphtheria, Hyderabad, India, 2003–2006

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By Bitragunta, Sailaja ; Murhekar, Manoj V. ; Hutin, Yvan J. ; ...

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Emerg Infect Dis
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Bitragunta, Sailaja ; Murhekar, Manoj V. ; Hutin, Yvan J. ; Penumur, Padmanabha P. ; Gupte, Mohan D.
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During 2003-2006, diphtheria rates in Hyderabad, India, were higher among persons 5-19 years of age, women, and Muslims than among other groups. Vaccine was efficacious among those who received >/=4 doses. The proportion of the population receiving boosters was low, especially among Muslims. We recommend increasing booster dose coverage.
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Adolescent Adult Aged Aged, 80 And Over Child Child, Preschool Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine Diphtheria-Tetanus Vaccine Dispatch Drug Administration Schedule Female Humans Incidence Infant Islam Male Mass Vaccination Middle Aged Urban Population
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Emerg Infect Dis. 14(7):1144-1146.
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Journal Article
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India
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Asia
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14
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7
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Emerging Infectious Diseases
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