Abstract
Introduction: Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the intestines that leads to diarrhoea and vomiting. It is one of the commonly reportable diseases in humans and primarily affects children under five years. Globally, gastroenteritis is estimated to result in 1.45 million deaths annually. The burden of gastroenteritis remains exceptionally high in developing counties, especially in areas characterized by poverty. On February 5, 2018, the Margibi County Surveillance Officer received a call from the District Surveillance Officer regarding an outbreak of severe acute diarrhoea from Division 15 and 17 communities of Firestone District. We investigated to confirm the existence of an outbreak, verify the diagnosis, identify risk factors, and institute appropriate control measures.
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