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Review
. 2006 Aug 19;333(7564):389-91.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.333.7564.389.

What we have learnt from SARS epidemics in China

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What we have learnt from SARS epidemics in China

Nanshan Zhong et al. BMJ. .
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China's experience with SARS has important implications worldwide, and may improve preparedness for an epidemic if bird flu spreads to humans

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Control of wildlife markets may be vital for preventing outbreaks of SARS Credit: RICHARD JONES/REX
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Transmission of SARS and methods of intervention

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