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elimination of an infection

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Reduction to zero of the incidence of infection caused by a specific agent in a defined geographical area as a result of deliberate efforts; cointinued measures to prevent re-estabishment of transmission are required

Reference

  1. Dowdle, Walter R 1998 The principles of disease elimination and eradication. Bulletin of the World Health Organization. Vol. 76, (Suppl 2) pp. 22-25.
Creator: Michael Rubinigg
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elimination of an infection

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[2875]

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https://app.pollinatorhub.eu/vocabulary/classes/2875

Created

2023-01-23

Updated

2023-09-01
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Author: Michael Rubinigg

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elimination of an infection

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