PRO/EDR> Rubella, 2014 – Kenya: retrospective analysis

Rubella — Worldwide/Unknown
Introduction
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Rubella infection has been identified as a leading cause of birth defects commonly known as congenital rubella syndrome (CRS). Kenya does not currently have a rubella immunization program or a CRS surveillance system. In 2014, a rubella outbreak was reported in a rural district in Kenya. We investigated the outbreak to determine its magnitude and describe the outbreak in time, place and person.
Methods
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We analyzed the laboratory-confirmed rubella cases