Spatial clustering of measles cases during endemic (1998¿2002) and epidemic (2010) periods in Lusaka, Zambia

Conclusions:
Prediction and early identification of spatial clusters of measles will be critical to achieving measles elimination. HIV infection may contribute to spatial clustering of measles cases in some epidemiological settings.

Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - March 10, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Jessie PinchoffJames ChipetaGibson BandaSamuel MitiTimothy ShieldsFrank CurrieroWilliam Moss Source Type: research