Role of Serial Polio Seroprevalence Studies in Guiding Implementation of the Polio Eradication Initiative in Kano, Nigeria: 2011-2014

Conclusions. The results from the polio seroprevalence surveys conducted in Kano Metropolitan Area in 2011, 2013, and 2014 served to assess the trends in immunity and program performance, as well as to guide the program, leading to various interventions being implemented with good effect, as evidenced by the reduction of poliovirus circulation in Kano.

Source: The Journal of Infectious Diseases - April 1, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Craig, K. T., Verma, H., Iliyasu, Z., Mkanda, P., Touray, K., Johnson, T., Walla, A., Banda, R., Tegegne, S. G., Yehualashet, Y. G., Abba, B., Ahmad-Shehu, A., Takane, M., Sutter, R. W., Nsubuga, P., Muhammad, A. J. G., Vaz, R. G. Tags: BEST POLIO ERADICATION INITIATIVE (PEI) PRACTICES IN NIGERIA WITH SUPPORT FROM THE WHO Source Type: research