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Integrated approach of non-specific surveillance in Reunion Island
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In Reunion Island, the non-specific surveillance was developed since 2006 and was based on the activity of only one hospital emergency department and on mortality. To respond to the threat of influenza A(H1N1) pandemic emergence, this surveillance… read more… These indicators and their trends were described and com- pared to the data of sentinel network practitioners who … -
Implementation of a Syndromic Surveillance System Using a General Practitioner's House Calls Network
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Recent health events in France, such as the dramatic excess of mortality occurred during the 2003 heat wave showed the need for a better provision of information to health authorities. A new syndromic surveillance system based on the… read more… :16-24. [2] SOS Medecins web site, available (http://www.sosmedecins- france.fr/en/default.htm). Last visit on … -
Sensibility and Specificity of Syndromic System for Influenza Based on General Practitioners Network in Gironde, France
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To determine sensitivity and specificity of syndromic surveillance of influenza based on data from SOS Medecins, a healthcare network of emergency general practitioners (GP) in Bordeaux, France.… 2006. [2] SOS Médecins web site, available (http://www.sosmedecins- france.fr/en/default.htm). Last visit on …