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Brazil 2014: World Cup dengue fever risk predicted
Description: Scientists have developed an "early warning system" to alert authorities to the risk of dengue fever outbreaks in Brazil during the World Cup. The analysis estimates the chances of an outbreaks of the mosquito-borne infection disease. They say the risk is high enough to warrant a high-alert warning in three venues - Natal, Fortaleza and Recife. [Source: BBC News]
URL: http://www.bbc.com/news/health-27441789
Availability: Full Text
Source: BBC News
Publish Date: 5/16/2014
Reading Level: Basic
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