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Using Syndromic Data to Investigate Gastrointestinal Illness Associated with Water Quality Complaints in Houston
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In February of 2007, the Bureau of Epidemiology (BOE) received a request from Houston Department of Public Works to investigate a possible rise in gastrointestinal (GI) illness associated with complaints about poor water quality in a… read more -
Surveillance Zones: Geographic Aggregation of Syndromic Data for Improved Response
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When a chemical or biological agent with public health implications is detected in the City of Houston, analysis of syndromic surveillance data is an important tool for investigating the authenticity of the alert, as well as… read more