Poliomyelitis Outbreak—Albania, 1996
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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.
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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.
Key concepts: Medicine, Poliomyelitis, Outbreak, Poliovirus, Paralysis, Virology, Acute flaccid paralysis, Flaccid paralysis