An imported case of Bundibugyo virus disease in Kenya raises questions about airport screening, clinical recognition, and potential exposures, highlighting the importance of coordinated contact tracing and hospital infection prevention readiness.
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Infection Control Today - 05/2004: References
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RAPID DIAGNOSTIC TESTS MAKING STRIDES IN IMPROVING CLINICIANS TIMELY DIAGNOSTIC ABILITIES, BY TINA BROOKS, PAGE 14.
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STUDY EVALUATING HAND ANTISEPTIC SHOWS IMPROVED SKIN CONDITION WITH USE, BY JULIE MAHAN, PAGE 18.
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IN THE NAME OF SAFETY: BUILDING A BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS PROGRAM, BY JOHN ROARK, PAGE 32.
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