Journal of Infection and Public Health
Volume 1, Issue 2 , Pages 72-77 , 2008

Travel and public health

Received 25 September 2008 ,Revised 23 October 2008 ,Accepted 24 October 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jiph.2008.10.005

Journal of Infection and Public Health
Volume 1, Issue 2 , Pages 72-77 , 2008

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