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  • Exploring Usability of School Closure Data for Influenza-Like Illness Surveillance

    Content Type: Abstract

    School children are the primary introducers and significant transmission sources of influenza virus among their families and surrounding communities [1,2]. Therefore, schools play an important role in amplifying influenza transmission in communities… read more
    … in communities. Using school-related data sources may be an informative addition to existing influenza … in communities. Using school-related data sources may be an informative addition to existing influenza …
  • Cryptosporidium in Wild Frogs (Rana spp) Consumed by humans in Kaduna State Nigeria

    Content Type: Abstract

    Since Cryptosporidium can be transmitted by ingestion of infected food animals and poorly treated water and by direct contact it is possible for infection to occur through ingestion of under cooked frogs and through handling and processing of… read more
    … without necessarily been fried, before consumption . This may pose a health risk for transmission of cryptosporidiosis … without necessarily been fried, before consumption . This may pose a health risk for transmission of cryptosporidiosis …
  • Somebody’s Poisoned the Waterhole: ASPCA Poison Control Center Data to Identify Animal Health Risks

    Content Type: Abstract

    The APCC hotline fields daily calls regarding potential animal intoxications from the US, its territories, and Canada. We explored the value of these data for identifying increased occurrences of intoxications related to livestock and poultry… read more
    … could be used to monitor for infectious outbreaks that may initially be confused for intoxications. Objective To … could be used to monitor for infectious outbreaks that may initially be confused for intoxications. Objective To …
  • Detecting Overlapping Outbreaks of Influenza

    Content Type: Abstract

    Influenza is a contagious disease that causes epidemics in many parts of the world. The World Health Organization estimates that influenza causes three to five million severe illnesses each year and 250,000-500,000 deaths. Predicting and… read more
    … temporally overlapping outbreaks are also common. These may be caused by different subtypes or outbreaks in multiple … temporally overlapping outbreaks are also common. These may be caused by different subtypes or outbreaks in multiple …
  • Washington State One Health Initiative: A Model Framework to Put One Health in Action

    Content Type: Abstract

    Motivated by the global One Health movement, the Washington State Department of Health began a strategic effort to form a One Health Initiative for the state in early 2014. Early research on the topic found that many states were working on One… read more
    … is to provide this model for others to consider who may be seeking to establish One Health Initiatives in their … is to provide this model for others to consider who may be seeking to establish One Health Initiatives in their …
  • Influenza Surveillance in Mozambique: Results and Challenges from the First Year of Implementation

    Content Type: Abstract

    In Mozambique about 10% of deaths in children are due to ARI. Although influenza (Flu) virus may be implicated in these infections, little is known about the circulation of this virus in the country. Thus, Mozambique implemented the influenza… read more
    … children are due to ARI. Although influenza (Flu) virus may be implicated in these infections, little is known about … children are due to ARI. Although influenza (Flu) virus may be implicated in these infections, little is known about …
  • In Denial: Symptom Negation in New York City Emergency Department Chief Complaints

    Content Type: Abstract

    In July 2016, 77% of ED data was transmitted daily via Health Level 7 (HL7) messages, compared to only 27% in July 2015 (Figure). During this same period, chief complaint (CC) word count has increased from an average of 3.8 words to 6.0 words, with… read more
    … HL7 messages provide robust chief complaint data, this may also introduce errors that could lead to symptom and … HL7 messages provide robust chief complaint data, this may also introduce errors that could lead to symptom and …
  • Using a Bayesian Method to Assess Google, Twitter, and Wikipedia for ILI Surveillance

    Content Type: Abstract

    Traditional influenza surveillance relies on reports of influenzalike illness (ILI) by healthcare providers, capturing individuals who seek medical care and missing those who may search, post, and tweet about their illnesses instead. Existing… read more
    … individuals who seek medical care and missing those who may search, post, and tweet about their illnesses instead. … individuals who seek medical care and missing those who may search, post, and tweet about their illnesses instead. …