Follow-up of 2003 Human West Nile Virus Infections, Denver, Colorado
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Tri-County Health Department and Boulder County Public Health conducted a follow-up study of all nonfatal West Nile virus (WNV) cases reported during 2003 in 4 metropolitan Denver, Colorado, counties. Self-reported patient information was obtained approximately 6 months after onset. A total of 656 (81.2%) eligible WNV patients are included in this study.
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دوره 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006