The global burden of typhoid fever.

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Authors

John A. Crump · National Center for Infectious Diseases

Stephen P. Luby · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Eric D. Mintz · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Abstract

New data and improved understanding of typhoid fever epidemiology enabled us to refine the global typhoid burden estimate, which remains considerable. More detailed incidence studies in selected countries and regions, particularly Africa, are needed to further improve the estimate.

Topics & Keywords

Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology Zoonotic diseases and public health Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PubMed

Volume 82, Issue 5, pp. 346-53

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