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Application of Syndromic Surveillance to Describe Gunshot-related Injuries in Houston
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In 2011, injury by firearms accounted for 32,351 deaths (10.4 deaths per 100,000 population) in the United States. This rate was higher than any infectious or parasitic disease (the highest being 2.5 for both viral hepatitis and HIV disease).… read more… the collection of real-time emergency department (ED) visit information presents a unique opportunity to track … the collection of real-time emergency department (ED) visit information presents a unique opportunity to track … -
Integrated West Nile Virus Surveillance in Harris County, Texas, 2003 to 2018
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West Nile virus (WNV) is the leading cause of autochthonous arboviral disease in the United States. The virus is primarily spread to people through the bite of infected Culex species of mosquitos. WNV was first identified in Harris County, Texas, in… read more… result in hospitalizations and adverse outcomes3-7, thus may pose a significant concern in public health and … result in hospitalizations and adverse outcomes3-7, thus may pose a significant concern in public health and …