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Use of discrete-event simulation to evaluate strategies for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in developing countries

M S RaunerUniversity of ViennaViennaAustriaCorrespondence[email protected]
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S C BrailsfordUniversity of SouthamptonSouthamptonUK
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S FlessaUniversity of HeidelbergHeidelbergGermany
Pages 222-233 | Received 01 Aug 2003, Accepted 01 Jul 2004, Published online: 21 Dec 2017

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