Innovative uses for syndromic surveillance.
To determine if expanded queries can be used to identify specific reportable diseases/conditions not detected by using automated syndrome categories, we developed new categories to use with the Electronic Surveillance System for the Early Notification of Community Based Epidemics. Results suggest innovative queries can enhance clinicians' compliance with reportable disease requirements.
O'Connell
Erin K
EK
Miami-Dade County Health Department Epidemiology, Disease Control and Immunization Services, 8600 NW 17th St, Suite 200, Miami, FL 33126, USA. erin_oconnell@doh.state.fl.us
Zhang
Guoyan
G
Leguen
Fermin
F
Llau
Anthoni
A
Rico
Edhelene
E
D018563:Disease Notification / Q000379:methods*; D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D011159:Population Surveillance / Q000379:methods*; D013577:Syndrome