Chikungunya Fever – Invading Tropical Virus in the Mediterranean Region?
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Active surveillance by physicians using an appropriate case definition should be established. This will facilitate the detection of possible cases. Laboratory facilities for rapid diagnosis and confirmation should be established and continuously trained for diagnosing human cases. Public health authorities should be on alert and prepared for an outbreak organizing and training surveillance teams and mosquito combating teams.
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WHO EMRO | Zika preparedness plan for the Eastern Mediterranean Region
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