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Measles is a serious respiratory disease that is easily transmitted through the coughing and
sneezing of the measles virus, of which humans are the only reservoir. Measles outbreaks are still
very common in Ethiopia. In 2018, 16,028 cases were reported from the nine regional states and
two administrative cities. This study aimed to identify factors associated with measles outbreak in
the Karat Zuria district Konso zones.
Methods: We conducted a descriptive and 1:2 unmatched case-control study in Karat Zuria district
from December 7/2020- January 2021. A total seventy-seven cases and 154 controls were included
in this study. Standardized questionnaires adopted from WHO and employed to collect the data.
We conducted bivariate and multivariable logistic regression using SPSS version 23 software. |
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