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Monitoring for Local Transmission of Zika Virus using Emergency Department Data
Content Type: Abstract
The first travel-associated cases of Zika virus infection in New York City (NYC) were identified in January 2016. Local transmission of Zika virus from imported cases is possible due to presence of Aedes albopictus mosquitos. Timely detection of… read more… of Zika virus from imported cases is possible due to presence of Aedes albopictus mosquitos. Timely … of Zika virus from imported cases is possible due to presence of Aedes albopictus mosquitos. Timely … -
National Syndromic Surveillance Program (NSSP) BioSense Syndrome Definitions Workgroup - Report
Content Type: Report
This report summarizes a series of seven meetings of the Syndrome Definition Workgroup held in 2014 and 2015. Objective To review, validate, and modify syndromes and provide community input on a process to update or… read more… and comments. A final definition was not established due to a need for future consideration of ICD9 and ICD10 … and comments. A final definition was not established due to a need for future consideration of ICD9 and ICD10 … and comments. A final definition was not established due to a need for future consideration of ICD9 and ICD10 … -
Unintentional Drug Overdoses in Virginia: Analysis of Syndromic and Death Data
Content Type: Abstract
Drug overdoses and related deaths have been escalating nationally since 1970. In Virginia, the rate of drug overdose deaths increased 36% from 5.0 to 6.8 deaths per 100,000 population between 1999 and 2010. While initiated for bioterrorism event… read more… Examiner (OCME) in describing drug overdose trends. Due to its real-time nature, syndromic surveillance data … Examiner (OCME) in describing drug overdose trends. Due to its real-time nature, syndromic surveillance data …