An outbreak of mumps among young adults in Vancouver, British Columbia, associated with 'rave' parties.
Can J Public Health
; 90(3): 160-3, 1999.
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| ID: mdl-10401164
ABSTRACT
UNLABELLED In early 1997 an unexpectedly high number of cases of mumps was reported in Vancouver, British Columbia. METHODS:
A case control study was conducted to address fourobjectives:
1) Describe the outbreak and the population at risk, 2) examine the impact of mumps on this population, 3) identify personal risk factors for infection, and 4) test the hypothesis that social gatherings, 'rave' parties in particular, were a risk factor in this outbreak.RESULTS:
Mumps infection was associated with attending a rave party [OR = 17; 95% CI 2.7-710], residing in Vancouver [OR = 3.7; 95% CI 1.4-10], and contact with a person with mumps [OR = 13; 95% CI 2-552], during the 'exposure' period. Vaccine effectiveness, ascertained by self-reported immunization status, was 80% [95% CI 29%-96%].CONCLUSIONS:
Attendance at rave parties was associated with mumps infection during this outbreak. Many persons aged 17-40 may remain susceptible to mumps; in BC these persons are eligible for one dose of MMR and should be encouraged to be vaccinated.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Surtos de Doenças
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Dança
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Caxumba
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Incidence_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
1999
Tipo de documento:
Article