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Investigaciones Andina

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RAMIREZ, Nhora Estella et al. MURINE TYPHUS IN EL CAIRO, VALLE ¿OUTBREAK OR EMERGING DISEASES?. Investig. andina [online]. 2007, vol.9, n.15, pp.5-13. ISSN 0124-8146.

Introduction: El Cairo is a town in Valle, Murine Typhus is not commonly diagnosed, a shot was reported in this region by information systems.. Methods: Some cases have been taken from the Municipal Epidemiological Vigilance System in El Cairo, Valley which is administered by the Local Hospital Results: Thirty- four new cases of Murine Typhus were reported having all of them a predominant characteristic; they were found in female and adult population. Conclusion: The outbreak was controlled as a result of the appropiate intervention from the Municipal Epidemiological Vigilance Committee and the coordinated work from some institutions.

Keywords : Typhus Endemic Flea - Borne; Epidemiologic Surveillance; Zoonoses; Ectoparasitic Infestations.

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