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Review
. 1996 May;14(2):413-28.
doi: 10.1016/s0733-8627(05)70259-5.

Infectious disease emergencies in disasters

M J Howard  1 , J C Brillman, F M Burkle Jr
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Review

Infectious disease emergencies in disasters

M J Howard et al. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 1996 May.

Abstract

This article discusses the relationship between disasters and infections. Infections that are reviewed include those resulting from (1) a breakdown of the usual mechanisms of infection control, (2) the introduction or emergence of pathogens, and (3) the movement of populations into new areas. Components of infectious-disease surveillance and disaster teams are detailed.

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