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Keywords:List of keywords. There is no limit on the number ofkeywords. Use terms listed in the Medical Subject Headings from Index Medicus.

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Institution, city, state, country (FirstInitial. LastName, FirstInitial. LastName, …)

Abstract - word count

Abstracts should be 1 paragraph and not divided into sections. They should follow the general organization of problem or goal of study, methods, results, and conclusions/public health implications. Word limits: 150 for research articles, perspectives, synopses; 50 words for dispatches. Do not cite references in anabstract. Omit abstract for a letter.

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Do not use Endnotes or format footnotes using the footnote indexing feature in Word. Simply designate the footnote with a superscript number and place the text of the footnotes above the references. Place in-text citation as italic numbers (1) in parentheses. Do not use superscripts for in-text citations.

Acknowledgments

Paragraph listing persons or organizations you wish to acknowledge.

Disclaimers

A disclaimer is not generally needed because EID journal publishes a CDC disclaimer.

Author Bio (first author only, unless there are only 2authors)

In 2-3 sentences, include author’s current position, affiliation, and primary research interests.

Footnotes (if applicable)

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References

Do not use Endnotes for references. References should appear in a numbered list, in the order in which they are cited in the manuscript, including citations in figures and tables.Format the list in hanging indent paragraph style.Use Uniform Requirements citation style for authors and publications. List first 6authors followed by “et al.” Reference limits are strictly enforced.

McKinney RM, Porschen RK, Edelstein PH, Bissett ML, Harris PP, Bondell SP, et al. Legionella longbeachae species nova, another etiologic agent of human pneumonia. Ann Intern Med. 1981;94:739–43.
Raoult D, Casalta JP, Richet H, Khan M, Bernit E, Rovery C, et al. Contribution of systematic serological testing in diagnosis of infective endocarditis. J Clin Microbiol. 2005;43:5238–42.

Address for correspondence: Tom Smith, Laboratoire de Microbiologie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de La Timone, 264 rue Saint Pierre, 13385 Marseille Cedex 5, France; email:

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Do not submit figures embedded in aWord document. Upload each panel of a figure as separate file. Do not put labels (A, B, etc.) on the figure, instead name the panel Figure 2A, Figure 2B, etc. Figure limits are strictly enforced; figures that exceed the limit must be removed or moved to a technical appendix. Large figures that exceed a 6.7” by 6.7” area will appear online only.

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