Abstract
During April 17-September 16, 1996, an ongoing outbreak of paralytic poliomyelitis in Albania resulted in 66 cases of acute flaccid paralysis (AFP), including seven (11%) deaths. Wild poliovirus type 1 was isolated from seven cases.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Albania / epidemiology
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Disease Outbreaks*
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Humans
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Immunization Programs
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Infant
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Middle Aged
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Poliomyelitis / epidemiology*
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Poliomyelitis / prevention & control
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Poliovirus / isolation & purification
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Poliovirus Vaccine, Oral / administration & dosage