AIDS: mother to child
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Research on the transmission of the AIDS virus from mother to child aims to establish biological proof on why not all children of HIV-positive mothers are infected. A specific treatment or vaccine to prevent such viral transmission may be chosen if related questions are answered.
Publication Name: World Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-8502
Year: 1995
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Controlling epidemic diseases
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Epidemic outbreaks in the 1990s have included cholera in South America, plague in India and yellow fever in Kenya and Liberia. In each epidemic the World Health Organization gained valuable information on managing epidemics and preventing future outbreaks.
Publication Name: World Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-8502
Year: 1996
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The global cholera task force
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The World Health Organization organized a Global Task Force on Cholera Control following the 1991 outbreak in Peru. Local preparedness and a coordinated response by national or international relief groups are essential in controlling cholera epidemics.
Publication Name: World Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-8502
Year: 1996
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