An evaluation of the sensitivity of acute flaccid paralysis surveillance for poliovirus infection in Australia

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>World Health Organization (WHO) targets for acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) surveillance, including the notification of a minimum rate of AFP among children, are used to assess the adequacy of AFP surveillance for the detection of poli...

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Main Authors: Madin Ben, Kelly Heath, Martin P Anthony J, Watkins Rochelle E, Watson Charles
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-09-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/162