Investigating an Outbreak of Acute Fever in Chuuk, FSM

From Habele Institute

Hoy, Damian; Yichiro, Yoster; Otoko, Kasian; Heldart, Helden; Meyshine, Andita; Assito, Prisca; Pretrick, Moses; Souares, Yvan; Hancock, Thane; Durand, Mark; Roth, Adam (2014-12-31). "Investigating an Outbreak of Acute Fever in Chuuk, FSM". Western Pacific Surveillance and Response Journal. 5 (4): 5–12. doi:10.5365/wpsar.2014.5.3.005. ISSN 2094-7313.


Abstract: Clinical diagnosis of acute febrile illness (AFI) can often be difficult and misleading. This can mean that opportunities for preventive measures early on in an outbreak are missed. In any outbreak, descriptive epidemiological analyses are valuable in helping to ascertain the cause of the outbreak.

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MAG: 2084475390
OpenAlex: W2084475390
PMID: 25685599
QID: Q28650418