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Evaluation of approaches that adjust for biases in participatory surveillance systems
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Because the dynamics and severity of influenza in the US vary each season, yearly estimates of disease burden in the population are essential to evaluate interventions and allocate resources. The CDC uses data from a national health-care based… read more… resources. The CDC uses data from a national health-care based surveillance system and mathematical models to … systems by capturing individuals who do not seek medical care and allowing for a longitudinal view of illness burden. … resources. The CDC uses data from a national health-care based surveillance system and mathematical models to … -
Kidenga: Public engagement for detection and prevention of Aedes -borne viral diseases
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Zika, chikungunya, and dengue have surged in the Americas over the past several years and pose serious health threats in regions of the U.S. where Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus mosquito vectors occur. Ae. aegypti have been detected up to 6 months… read more… or mild presentations for which individuals may not seek care. Traditional passive surveillance systems rely on … or mild presentations for which individuals may not seek care. Traditional passive surveillance systems rely on …