Waving goodbye to measles

被引:9
作者
Strebel, PM [1 ]
Cochi, SL [1 ]
机构
[1] Ctr Dis Control & Prevent, Natl Immunizat Program, Atlanta, GA 30333 USA
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D O I
10.1038/414695a
中图分类号
O [数理科学和化学]; P [天文学、地球科学]; Q [生物科学]; N [自然科学总论];
学科分类号
07 ; 0710 ; 09 ;
摘要
An innovative way of analysing statistics on measles incidence in England and Wales since 1944 reveals recurring waves of infection originating in large cities. The information can guide strategies for preventing the disease.
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页码:695 / 696
页数:2
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