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Abstract:
We evaluated performance of 5 case definitions for Zika virus disease surveillance in a human cohort during an outbreak in Singapore, August 26-September 5, 2016. Because laboratory tests are largely inaccessible, use of case definitions that include rash as a required clinical feature are useful in identifying this disease.
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Centers for Disease Control and PreventionEuropean Centre for Disease Control and PreventionPan American Health OrganizationSingaporeSingapore Ministry of HealthWorld Health OrganizationZika virusZika virus diseasecase definitionsperformancepositive likelihood ratiorashsensitivityspecificitysurveillancevirusesRelated Concept Videos
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