Understanding Infectious Disease Surveillance: Its Uses,Sources,and Limitations

Abstract

Science for Policymakers is a Journal column aimed at informing key decision makers about scientific advancements that affect biosecurity and biodefense. The articles describe a novel type of research that is currently underway or recently developed, or an issue in the field of biosecurity, and engage readers in thinking about what impact the research has on biosecurity. Readers may submit ideas to the column's editor, Gigi Kwik Gronvall, through the Journal's editorial office at jfox@upmc-biosecurity.org.

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