Progress toward measles elimination-region of the Americans, 2002-2003
Article Abstract:
The epidemiology of measles in the Americas during 2002-2003 and the steps taken to eliminate measles are highlighted. The elimination of measles as well as the development of a strong surveillance and laboratory network provides the foundation for additional accelerated disease-control activities.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2004
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Salmonella Oranienburg infections associated with fruit salad served in health-care facilities- Northeastern Unites States and Canada, 2006
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The sudden outbreak of various Salmonella Oranienburg infections in Northeastern United States and Canada in the year 2006 is discussed. The analysis reveals that the infections were caused because of the fruit salad served in health-care facilities.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2007
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Acute respiratory disease associated with adenovirus serotype 14-four states, 2006-2007
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The results of an investigation conducted across four states in the U.S. on the adenovirus serotype 14 (AD14) that causes severe or fatal respiratory ill in patients of all ages is presented.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2007
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