Risk factors for transmission of Salmonella Typhi in Mahama refugee camp, Rwanda: a matched case-control study

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Authors

José Nyamusore · Rwanda Biomedical Center

Marie Rosette Nahimana

Candide Tran Ngoc

Olushayo Oluseun Olu

Ayodeji Isiaka · World Health Organization - Nigeria

Vedaste Ndahindwa

Lakruwan Dassanayake

Andr� Rusanganwa

Abstract

These findings highlight the need of reinforcement of hygiene promotion, food safety regulations, hygiene education for beverage and food handlers in community market and intensification of environmental interventions to break the transmission of S.Typhi in Mahama.

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Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology Vibrio bacteria research studies Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology

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Published in: Pan African Medical Journal

Volume 29, pp. 148-148

DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2018.29.148.12070

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Risk factors for transmission of Salmonella Typhi in Mahama refugee camp, Rwanda: a matched case-control study

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