Epidemiological Alert, Acute Hemorrhagic Conjunctivitis (23 October 2009)
Alerta Epidemiológica, Conjuntivitis Hemorrágica Aguda (23 octubre 2009)
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As the season of increased transmission of hemorrhagic conjunctivitis in tropical countries begins, the Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) emphasizes the need to strengthen surveillance and implement recommendations that help control the spread of the disease. Ante el inicio de la temporada de mayor transmisión de conjuntivitis hemorrágica en países tropicales, la Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS) enfatiza en la necesidad de reforzar la vigilancia e implementar las recomendaciones que contribuyen a controlar la diseminación de la enfermedad.
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