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Using Syndromic Surveillance to assist in a meningitis outbreak investigation
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Beginning on March 13, 2011, ACDC experienced an unusual increase in reported bacterial meningitis cases in Los Angeles (LA) County. Early in the investigation, there were few epidemiological links between the cases. Three cases were homeless; two… read more… enabled ACDC to match one call to a confirmed case. Follow-up for diagnosis information is possible when ED … as point source outbreaks. Querying preestablished ED visit, coroner death, and 911 call feeds can provide a …