Pigbel in the 21st century: still here, and still in need of an effective surveillance system
Papua New Guinea medical journal
;
: 136-140, 2013.
Article
Dans Anglais
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-631391
ABSTRACT
Pigbel remains a likely significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the highlands of Papua New Guinea (PNG), two decades after the administration of pigbel vaccination ceased. There is a need for an effective surveillance program for pigbel to better understand the disease burden and to target communities for preventive strategies. This paper reviews the epidemiology, pathogenesis, recent history and current data on the burden of pigbel in PNG. We propose a surveillance program based on clinical recognition of likely cases and laboratory confirmation using an ELISA assay for Clostridium perfringens type C beta-toxin. Research aimed at validating this approach in the clinical setting is outlined.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Papouasie - Nouvelle-Guinée
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Surveillance de la population
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Incidence
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Infections à Clostridium
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Clostridium perfringens
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Entérite
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Besoins et demandes de services de santé
Type d'étude:
Etude d'incidence
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Étude pronostique
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Étude de dépistage
Limites du sujet:
Humains
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Papua New Guinea medical journal
Année:
2013
Type:
Article
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