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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Using Syndromic Surveillance to Identify a Neuro-Invasive Disease Outbreak in Los Angeles County
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In November of 2001 a syndromic surveillance system was established in Los Angeles (LA) County to analyze emergency department (ED) chief complaints in select hospitals. Chief complaints were analyzed and categorized into a syndrome (rash,… read more… epidemiological curve would have the intensity of case visits needed to trigger a signal. On the individual level, … characteristic to seek medical attention, whether medical care is sought in the ED first, and how the syndromic system … epidemiological curve would have the intensity of case visits needed to trigger a signal. On the individual level, …