The incidence of infectious diseases last year was higher because the reporting system has been strengthened at medical institutes and fewer cases were missed.

We must clarify that China has not been concealing any confirmed or suspected human case of bird flu since the first case occurred in November of last year.

Dr.Costa then offered important clues to differentiate the syndrome from polio. in tick paralysis there is no fever, the spinal fluod is normal, the knee jerk and other reflexes are lost early, the patient is passive and apathetic, and, of course, the child has had a recent tick bite, or an attached tick is found.

All governments must be prepared to deal with the infectious diseases because they could be overwhelming this year or next year, but the long-term problem is with the chronic diseases.

Measles is the most contagious of our infectious diseases.

Infectious diseases are impossible to cover up. You may be able to cover up figures but you cannot cover up the viruses. That's why I don't just look at the figures.