Dengue disease outbreak definitions are implicitly variable

Infectious diseases rarely exhibit simple dynamics. Outbreaks (defined as excess cases beyond response capabilities) have the potential to cause a disproportionately high burden due to overwhelming health care systems. The recommendations of international policy guidelines and research agendas are b...

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Main Authors: Oliver J. Brady, David L. Smith, Thomas W. Scott, Simon I. Hay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-06-01
Series:Epidemics
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1755436515000353