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Editorial
. 2016 Sep 13:354:i4815.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.i4815.

Population surveillance for microcephaly

Russell S Kirby  1
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Editorial

Population surveillance for microcephaly

Russell S Kirby. BMJ. .

Abstract

Surveillance is an essential part of the response to Zika and must be improved

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Conflict of interest statement

I have read and understood the BMJ policy on declaration of interests and declare the following: none.

Comment on

  • Research, doi: 10.1136/bmj.i4721

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