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International News More Than 1,000 Chinese Die of Infectious Diseases in OctoberNovember 10, 2008 Today, China's Health Ministry said infectious diseases claimed the lives of more than 1,000 people in October. HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B, TB, rabies, and newborn tetanus were the top five killers last month, accounting for nearly 90 percent of the deaths, the ministry said. Nearly 950 Chinese died of infectious diseases in September, it said. Xinhua 11.10.2008 This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. Visit the CDC's website to find out more about their activities, publications and services.
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