Relapsing fever outbreak investigation in Beyeda district, North West Ethiopia, 2020,Case control study

Authors

  • Yohanness Sintayehu
  • Achenef Asmamaw
  • Tilahun Yemanu
  • Mehariw Birhan

Keywords:

Outbreak, Relapsing Fever, case-control study, Beyeda district, Ethiopia

Abstract

Background: Ethiopia is the main endemic focus of louse borne relapsing fever (LBRF). It usually occurs in form of outbreaks under conditions of poor socioeconomic status, overcrowding, drought and famine.

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Published

2023-03-07

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 2 (2022): Ethiopia Journal of Health and Biomedical Sciences

Section

Original Articles