Rubella outbreak investigation in Adigrat town of Eastern Tigray, Northern Ethiopia, 2024: case-control study design

The overall attack rate of the rubella outbreak was high, with a predominance of children under fifteen. Large family size, and having contact with infected individuals, were contributing factors for contracting rubella. Rubella vaccine should be considered to prevent similar outbreaks.

Authors

Institutions

Publication Details

Journal
BMC Public Health
Published
2026-01-20
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-25476-0
Primary Topic
Virology and Viral Diseases
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

Rubella outbreak investigation in Adigrat town of Eastern Tigray, Northern Ethiopia, 2024: case-control study design

Meharit Weldegiorgis Teklu, Afewerki Tesfahunegn Nigusse
BMC Public Health
Virology and Viral Diseases
article

Rubella outbreak investigation in Adigrat town of Eastern Tigray, Northern Ethiopia, 2024: case-control study design

Meharit Weldegiorgis Teklu, Afewerki Tesfahunegn Nigusse
article en

Abstract

The overall attack rate of the rubella outbreak was high, with a predominance of children under fifteen. Large family size, and having contact with infected individuals, were contributing factors for contracting rubella. Rubella vaccine should be considered to prevent similar outbreaks.

BMC Public HealthVol. 26(1)
Mekelle University (ET)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 83%
Virology and Viral Diseases
DOIOpen Access PDFOpenAlex
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.

Rubella outbreak investigation in Adigrat town of Eastern Tigray, Northern Ethiopia, 2024: case-control study design — Meharit Weldegiorgis Teklu, Afewerki Tesfahunegn Nigusse · BMC Public Health (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS