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PubMed2003

Genetically modified mouse health reporting: a need for global standardization.

The distribution of GM mice between facilities has raised new problems because of variable microbiological quality. One of the most important management issues concerns the methods of reporting laboratory animal health surveillance results. The authors evaluated the format and content of 380 health reports of mice received from 55 institutions in Europe and North America. Their results suggest that a standardized rodent health form would facilitate the management of laboratory mouse distribution and infection control.

Animals↗
PubMed2001

Epidemiological surveillance and control of trichinellosis in Buenos Aires province.

The Ministries of Health and Agrarian Concerns created in 1994 the "Zoonosis Commission", a working group of professionals of both institutions, for improving the epidemiological surveillance and control of trichinellosis in Buenos Aires Province. The main purpose was the early detection and control of swine trichinellosis, for reducing human outbreaks, the strategy of action was to decentralize epidemiological surveillance and control activities at municipal level, integrating 101 counties of the endemic area. Since 1996 a high number of infected pigs were detected previously to human consumption (years 1996-1999: 1,073 infected pigs), and since 1997 the occurrence of human outbreaks and swine foci have decreased.

Animals↗
PubMed2004

[Surveillance of notifiable infectious diseases in Bavaria - results in 2002].

In 2002 nearly 36 000 cases of notifiable infectious diseases were reported in Bavaria representing a 10 % increase compared to 2001 (33 000 cases). As in 2001, around 75 % of reported cases were gastrointestinal infections. Every third infection was due to salmonella. As compared to last year, the incidence of Norwalk-like virus infections increased fivefold. These infections occurred mostly as outbreaks in nursing homes, hospitals or other institutions, affecting as many as 200 persons. Other frequently reported infections in Bavaria are tuberculosis and hepatitis. The relatively high incidence of measles is mainly due to an outbreak in Coburg. The decline in the incidence of tuberculosis observed over the last years has ceased. Around 70 % of reported hepatitis cases were due to hepatitis C. It should be noted that these cases were a mixture of new infections and ongoing infections diagnosed for the first time. Of great epidemiological importance are diseases caused by meningitis pathogens. The incidence of meningococcal infections was practically unchanged as compared to last year. Around half of them were caused by serotype B, which is currently not preventable by vaccination. Meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae B is continually declining due to the high vaccination rate and is very rarely reported. Several cases of FSME were described. According to investigations carried out by health departments these infections were acquired in countries not yet classified as FSME risk areas. Hence, the endemics maps of FSME have to be revised. Two years of reporting according to IfSG (infectious disease control law) yielded very encouraging results, i. e. rapid accessibility of data, flexibility, complete and standardised reporting with high quality of data. We thank all the reporting physicians and laboratories and the staff of the Bavarian health departments for their continuous support.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2006

[Results of a comparison: active versus passive reporting in cases of community acquired pneumonia. Results of the German Competence Network CAPNETZ].

INTRODUCTION: Since 2002, the German competence network CAPNETZ has been collecting data from inpatients and outpatients with community acquired pneumonia (CAP) at eight local clinical centres. Contrary to the literature reports, the proportion of outpatients in CAPNETZ averages out at 28 %. Therefore, this study determines whether an active reporting system can increase the number of cases reported in medical practices. METHOD: In ten medical practices in Lübeck, the passive reporting system was changed to an active reporting system consisting of a) a weekly announcement of CAP cases including negative reporting, b) a study nurse who was responsible for the reporting, c) additional payment, d) a telephone call after two weeks by absent announcements and e) incentives like benchmarking or additional information. The number of the reported cases between the active reporting period (2004) and the same period in the year before was recorded. RESULTS: The number of reported cases increased in eight of the ten medical practices. Overall 72 CAP cases were reported, 33 % more than in the period of passive reporting. The number of patients encompassed in CAPNETZ increased from 17 to 34. CONCLUSION: We did not find a comparable increase of CAP cases either in Lübeck overall (including inpatients) or in all the local clinical centres together. Thus, it is assumed that the increase of reported cases depends on the methodical effect.

Community Networks↗
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An outbreak of naphthalene di-isocyanate-induced asthma in a plastics factory.

Seven cases of possible naphthalene di-isocyanate-related occupational asthma occurred in 1987 and 1988. These cases were reported to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health by personnel at a Midwest factory that manufactured plastic wheels for fork-lift trucks. The reporting of cases prompted (a) an evaluation of the workplace, including a medical screening of workers, to detect additional cases; and (b) an industrial-hygiene survey to determine the level of exposure to isocyanates.

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PubMed2002

Rapid response to a conjunctivitis outbreak: the use of technology to leverage information.

When an outbreak of conjunctivitis was identified at a rural New England college early in 2002, the college health center medical staff used various information management and communication systems to alert the community to the situation. They called upon the state Department of Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help them understand and manage the outbreak. Technological systems already in place at the college allowed for rapid collection of data by means of a survey delivered over the Internet and a carriage study facilitated by a Web-based appointment and communication system. Within days, the data were collected and analyzed and an immediate response to contain the outbreak was launched.

Adult↗
PubMed1998

HIV/AIDS and the legislature: an international comparison.

This paper examines the legislative response to the AIDS epidemic. It goes beyond a mere overview and tries to give an insight into the chronology of the legislative reaction as well as its contents. For this, the legal instruments of 217 jurisdictions were analyzed. A global chronological pattern of legislative reaction could be observed. Concerning the contents of legislation, legislatures seem to combine the public health interests with the interests, rights and responsibilities of individuals. This insight into the legislative reaction to AIDS can help us to predict and understand legislative responses to future epidemics.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome↗
PubMed1998

The role of computer networking in investigating unusual disease outbreaks and allegations of biological and toxin weapons use.

Computer networking can aid in the epidemiological investigation of unusual disease outbreaks and possible uses of biological weapons. Exchange of computerized data over the Internet has many advantages in facilitating the investigation of the source of a disease outbreak. It is especially useful in the investigation of suspected or alleged releases of biological weapons. Computer networking through the Internet a fosters a truly global disease outbreak early warning system in which both government and non-government sources are contributing. Such information exchange is of great potential benefit to the Biological Weapons Convention and the attempts to develop a verification protocol.

Animal Diseases↗