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  • Informing U.S. Federal Public Health Preparation for Emerging Virus Pandemic Threats at Ports of Entry

    Content Type: Abstract

    The National Biosurveillance Integration Center (NBIC) has the responsibility to integrate, analyze, and share the nationÍs biosurveillance information provided from capabilities distributed across the public and private sectors. The integration of… read more
    … to the U.S. from areas of activity for H7N9 flu and MERS-CoV in order to identify airports where U.S. personnel may … viruses, specifically Middle Eastern coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and (H7N9) Influenza A. 3 views Submitted by … to the U.S. from areas of activity for H7N9 flu and MERS-CoV in order to identify airports where U.S. personnel may …
  • Accuracy of ICD Codes for Identification: Review of Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Syphilis

    Content Type: Abstract

    Administrative data refers to data generated during the processes of health care. These data are a rich source of patient health information, including diagnoses and problem lists, laboratory and diagnostic tests, and medications. Established… read more
    … Ninth and Tenth Revisions, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM) codes are the coding standard for diagnoses and have … studies have assessed the validity and reliability of ICD-CM codes to identify various conditions such as cerebral … Ninth and Tenth Revisions, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM) codes are the coding standard for …
  • Inventory of syndromic surveillance systems in Europe by the Triple-S Project

    Content Type: Abstract

    Triple-S (Syndromic Surveillance Survey, Assessment towards Guidelines for Europe) was launched in 2010 for a 3-year period. Co-financed by the European Commission through the Executive Agency for Health and Consumers, the project is coordinated by… read more
    … for Europe) was launched in 2010 for a 3-year period. Co-financed by the European Commission through the Executive … for Europe) was launched in 2010 for a 3-year period (1). Co-financed by the European Commission through the Executive … 1. Triple-S Project (Grant Agreement 2009.11.12) http://www. syndromicsurveillance.eu. 2. Buelher JW, Hopkins RS, …
  • Cause of death in under 5 children in a demographic surveillance site in Pakistan

    Content Type: Abstract

    Pakistan ranks 26th in Childhood mortality rates, globally. Pakistan, with other 4 countries is responsible for about half of the deaths of children age under 5. Despite such burden vital registration system is not well established, health… read more
    … occur at home, making identification of cause of death (COD) difficult. Objective To identify Cause of deaths among … occur at home, making identification of cause of death (COD) difficult. Objective To identify Cause of deaths among …
  • Evaluation of the Rhode Island Real-Time Outbreak and Disease Surveillance (RI RODS) System: Disparate Data

    Content Type: Abstract

    Rhode Island implemented the Real-time Outbreak and Disease Surveillance (RODS) system, developed in 1999 by the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Biomedical Informatics. This system is based on real-time information from… read more
    … of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM), are reported to the RI RODS system as they become … surveillance programs. Ten syndromes, based on ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes, identified diseases associated … the RI RODS chief complaint classifier (CoCo) using ICD-9-CM codes and the CDCWG work as the gold standard.   …
  • Syndrome Definition Development Toolkit

    Content Type: Surveillance Tools and Systems

    PurposeThe purpose of this document is to standardize and formalize the process for adding new and updating existing syndrome definitions (CCDD Categories) in the NSSP-ESSENCE instance of the BioSense platform. While jurisdictions… read more
    … Syndrome Definition Development Process NSSP CoP Syndrome Definition Subcommittee Table of Contents … https://github.com/sara-chronister/syndrome-definition-evaluation … https://www.cdc.gov/nssp/tech-tips/free-text-coding/part1.html … for contact information for current subcommittee co-chairs • Direct communication with jurisdictions who may …
  • Epidemiological Distribution of Reported Cryptosporidiosis cases in Houston, Texas, 2013-2016

    Content Type: Abstract

    Cryptosporidiosis is a diarrheal disease caused by microscopic parasite Cryptosporidium. Modes of transmission include eating undercooked food contaminated with the parasite, swallowing something that has come into contact with human or animal feces… read more
    … with the parasite, swallowing something that has come into contact with human or animal feces, or swallowing … with the parasite, swallowing something that has come into contact with human or animal feces, or swallowing …
  • Denver County Clostridium difficile Trends and Associated Risk Factors 2011-2013

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    Clostridium difficile (CD), a gram-negative, anaerobic, sporeforming bacterium causes symptoms ranging from mild to severe diarrhea and may result in death. Approximately 75% of CDI cases have symptom onset outside of health care settings.… read more
    … and residence in long-term-care facilities. Nationally, CO-CA cases have increased from 2.8/100,000 person in 1993 … (HCFO), Community Onset-Healthcare Facility Associated (CO-HCFA), and Community Onset-Community Associated (CO-CA) CDI in Denver County from 2011 - 2013 and describe …