Electronic Event–based Surveillance for Monitoring Dengue, Latin America
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چکیده
The current dengue epidemic in Latin America represents a major threat to health. However, surveillance of affected regions lacks timeliness and precision. We investigated real-time electronic sources for monitoring spread of dengue into new regions. This approach could provide timely estimates of changes in distribution of dengue, a critical component of prevention and control efforts.
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عنوان ژورنال:
دوره 18 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012