article · BMC Infectious Diseases

Factors associated with the circulation of vaccine-derived polioviruses in children under five in Kilwa, Haut-Katanga province, Democratic Republic of Congo, 2022–2023

Jean Blaise Yobo Iyala
Germain Kapour Kieng
Bloc NOMRE TUNI
Cyriaque Dégbey
Glodi Elumbu
Betty Kalonji Tshinkenke
N’kpingu Nadakou
Jean Paul Makala

2025Open accessUniversité de Kinshasa (UNIKIN)

Abstract

Malnutrition appears to be a risk factor for infection with vaccine-derived poliovirus. These findings highlight the need to strengthen nutritional interventions in high-risk areas to support polio control efforts.

Research topics

Viral Infections and Immunology Research
Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
Respiratory viral infections research

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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-025-11846-x

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