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Public awareness key to tackling infectious diseases, notes research

Spotting the signs and symptoms of various infectious diseases can mean the difference between life and death. According to research in the journal Epidemiology and Infection, public awareness campaigns are vital in stopping infections spreading

Public awareness key to tackling infectious diseases, notes research
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Spotting the signs and symptoms of various infectious diseases can mean the difference between life and death. According to research in the journal Epidemiology and Infection, public awareness campaigns play a key role in stopping the spread of such infections.

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Examining this in greater detail, researchers from the University of Surrey, working alongside an international team including scientists from the Animal and Plant Health Agency, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Azerbaijan Republican Veterinary Laboratory and State Veterinary Service, and Washington State University, assessed the effectiveness of raising public awareness of rabies.

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