disease outbreak Articles
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Risk Planning for the Next Pandemic
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become clear that improved planning for global disease outbreaks is necessary. The next severe pandemic is coming: it’s not a matter of if, but when. Expert Choice Riskion can be used to show how a government (New York State, in this example), can optimize mitigation of humanitarian and economic losses as a result of a future pandemic, based on ...
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Using the Electronic Foodborne Outbreak Reporting System (eFORS) to Improve Foodborne Outbreak Surveillance, Investigations, and Program Evaluation
Challenges exist in comparing foodborne disease outbreaks (FBDOs) across states due to important differences in reporting practices and investigations. Variables such as FBDO size, population size, number of tourists, and suspected etiology are important to consider when interpreting FBDO data. Analysis of eFORS data can be valuable in improving state FBDO investigations. From 2000 to 2005, ...
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Waterborne disease outbreak detection: an integrated approach using health administrative databases
Hundreds of waterborne disease outbreaks (WBDO) of acute gastroenteritis (AGI) due to contaminated tap water are reported in developed countries each year. Such outbreaks are probably under-detected. The aim of our study was to develop an integrated approach to detect and study clusters of AGI in geographical areas with homogeneous exposure to drinking water. Data for the number of AGI cases ...
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UK report into security at Pirbright following foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
Following the outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Surrey on 3 August, the government asked the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to lead an investigation into biosecurity issues at the Pirbright facility – a site occupied by the Institute of Animal Health (IAH) and also by two private companies called Merial Animal Health Ltd (Merial) and Stabilitech Ltd (Stabilitech). The ...
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Analysis of Foodborne Disease Outbreaks for Improvement of Food Safety Programs in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from 2002 to 2006
Foodborne disease (FBD) is a common food safety problem in Seoul, Republic of Korea. To identify target areas for improvement of the food safety programs, FBD outbreaks from 2002 to 2006 were analyzed with regard to facility, monthly occurrences, and causative agents. A total of 147 FBD outbreaks were reported, with an average of 29.4 FBD outbreaks per year and 49 cases per outbreak. Restaurants ...
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Chronic wasting disease outbreak across america
CWD (Chronic Wasting disease) is spreading in the United States. It is an infectious disease affecting deer and elk, leaving them ‘zombie like’, according to experts. CWD has already spread to 24 US states as of August 2019. The disease has been seen to affect animals such as reindeer, moose, elk and various deer species. It has been found in free-ranging deer and elk as well as ...
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Managing Hazardous Waste during the COVID-19 Pandemic
In a hospital or medical environment, preventing and delaying the spread of Coronavirus goes far beyond washing hands. Good biosecurity is essential, and the safe disposal of infected waste will save lives. The scale of the current situation, particularly in countries such as the UK which has never seen an outbreak of infectious disease of this magnitude, may seem overwhelming for those on the ...
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Refined assessment of associations between drinking water residence time and emergency department visits for gastrointestinal illness in Metro Atlanta, Georgia
Recent outbreak investigations suggest that a substantial proportion of waterborne disease outbreaks are attributable to water distribution system issues. In this analysis, we examine the relationship between modeled water residence time (WRT), a proxy for probability of microorganism intrusion into the distribution system, and emergency department visits for gastrointestinal (GI) illness for ...
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Facility location and multi-modality mass dispensing strategies and emergency response for biodefence and infectious disease outbreaks
Mass dispensing for medical prophylaxis and treatment of the general population requires rapid establishment of a network of dispensing sites and health facilities that are flexible, scalable and sustainable. In this article, we describe a systems approach to analyse mass dispensing of countermeasures, and present a set of powerful modelling and computational tools to assist in strategic and ...
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Mortality from selected diseases that can be transmitted by water – United States, 2003–2009
Diseases spread by water are caused by fecal–oral, contact, inhalation, or other routes, resulting in illnesses affecting multiple body systems. We selected 13 pathogens or syndromes implicated in waterborne disease outbreaks or other well-documented waterborne transmission (acute otitis externa, Campylobacter, Cryptosporidium, Escherichia coli (E. coli), free-living ameba, Giardia, Hepatitis ...
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Why Cold Chain Monitoring is Critical in the Delivery of Vaccines
Vaccine monitoring throughout the cold chain until final delivery is essential. Vaccines are a key component in our health care system. One of the most cost-effective and efficient public health strategies is immunization. The end of many disease outbreaks can be directly attributed to the development of their respective vaccines. They have an immense societal contribution, which is why it is ...
By AKCP
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Scientists Find Smart Human Antibody Neutralizes Ebola and Its Deadly Relatives
A research team's latest study shows that two human antibodies can simultaneously target two Ebola viruses: Ebola and Sudan. These two species have caused the largest and deadliest outbreaks. The new report suggests that researchers could combine these two potent antibodies to create an effective antiviral therapy. The work is published in Cell in the paper, “Asymmetric and ...
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UVC helps cut heating costs in jails
If you think it’s hard to get HVAC money for schools and similar public buildings, there is a harder nut to crack: correctional facilities. It can be even more difficult to get additional funds appropriated to improve conditions in buildings where people are incarcerated. Compounding the problem, many correctional facility employees are in close proximity with the inmate community daily. ...
By E-CO
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Will COVID-19 be the Catalyst for a Reshoring Movement?
Wuhan, China, the presumed epicenter of COVID-19, was barely a blip on most people's radar before the virus breakout. It wasn't until much later did we begin learning just how important a global manufacturing hub Wuhan is. For decades it's been a pivotal area of modern industrial manufacturing for high technology and engineering industries including: 20 companies in the electronic communications ...
By Connexion
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Why Vaccine Cold Chain Monitoring is Critical
Vaccines are a key component in our health care system. One of the most cost-effective and efficient public health strategies is immunization. The end of many disease outbreaks can be directly attributed to the development of their respective vaccines. They have an immense societal contribution, which is why it is crucial that the delivery of vaccines through the cold chain is monitored and ...
By AKCP
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Genomadix’s Legionella Test used by CDC for Legionnaires’ Outbreak
The CDC chose Genomadix Bioscience, an Ottawa-based biotechnology company, to assist with a Legionnaires’ outbreak in Chesterfield, VA. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) identified an increase in Legionnaires’ disease cases in Chesterfield County and requested assistance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). During the investigation, the CDC Pneumonia ...
By Genomadix
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Manufacturing Challenges in Electronics Industry Post-pandemic
The pandemic has had a devastating effect on our world. Since the initial outbreak, the disease has spread to nearly every country on the planet. In the pandemic, the world was in upheaval. The pandemic had been devastating on all of us. These were the most remarkable changes from old times in history. It caused millions of deaths and billions of dollars in damages. From losing our loved ...
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The Hidden Dangers of Legionella Bacteria in Workplace Water Systems
Has your building shut down or reduced operations due to COVID-19? If so, you may be putting your employees or building occupants in danger, especially if your water system has been stagnant, or has had low flow during the shutdown. With the recent outbreak of COVID-19, businesses such as hotels, office towers, manufacturing plants, and educational establishments, have been encouraged (or ...
By Genomadix
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02, 2020 Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) Outbreak: Rights, Roles and Responsibilities of Health Workers, Including Key Considerations for Occupational Safety and Health
Coronaviruses are a group of viruses belonging to the family of Coronaviridae, which infect both animals and humans. Human coronaviruses can cause mild disease similar to a common cold, while others cause more severe disease (such as MERS – Middle East Respiratory Syndrome and SARS – Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome). A new coronavirus that previously has not been identified in ...
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How often should you test for Legionella?
If you’re reading this post, you’ve likely decided that testing for Legionella in your building is important for protecting your occupants. If you’re not aware of the dangers of Legionella bacteria, our recent blog post can give you an idea of why you should protect your building from Legionella and why buildings that have been shut down due to COVID-19 are at higher risk of ...
By Genomadix
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