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Susceptibility Profile of Drug-Resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae Based on ELR
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Since November 2014, the Houston Health Department has been receiving antimicrobial resistance information for Streptococcus pneumoniae from a safety net hospital via electronic laboratory reporting (ELR). Antimicrobial characteristics and… read more… of pneumococcal disease are of public health interest due to potential implications in treatment and prevention. … of pneumococcal disease are of public health interest due to potential implications in treatment and prevention. … -
Evaluating the Ability of a Syndromic Surveillance System to Detect Heat-Related Illnesses in Houston, TX, 2009-2012
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Extreme heat events over the past 30 years have resulted in unprecedented increase in the numbers of heat-related morbidity and mortality across the world (1-3). During the same time frame, Houston residents has experienced three of the hottest… read more… Disease Surveillance (RODS). The RODS system collects de-identified patient data that consists of their chief … Disease Surveillance (RODS). The RODS system collects de-identified patient data that consists of their chief …