Dynamics of the pneumonic plague epidemic in Madagascar, August to October 2017
Journal
Eurosurveillance
Journal Volume
22
Journal Issue
46
Date Issued
2017
Author(s)
Abstract
Transmission potential and severity of pneumonic plague in Madagascar were assessed. Accounting for reporting delay, the reproduction number was estimated at 1.73. The case fatality risk was estimated as 5.5%. Expected numbers of exported cases from Madagascar were estimated across the world and all estimates were below 1 person from August to October, 2017.
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Publisher
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)
Type
journal article