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An Outbreak of Ritter's Disease
New England Journal of Medicine, 1961EXFOLIATIVE dermatitis of the newborn infant was first described by Ritter von Rittershain1 in 1878, and has come to be known as Ritter's disease. Although the cause of the disease has been a matter of controversy for many years many have suggested an infectious etiology for this condition.
Fred S. Rosen, William L. London
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The potential of socially assistive robots during infectious disease outbreaks
Science Robotics, 2020Robots may address the secondary impact of infectious disease outbreaks by supporting social distancing, mental health, and education. Robots have a role in addressing the secondary impacts of infectious disease outbreaks by helping us sustain social ...
B. Scassellati, Marynel Vázquez
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Containing Acute Disease Outbreak
Methods of Information in Medicine, 2005Summary Objective: The objectives of epidemiological surveillance and research of infectious diseases are to address disease prevention, identify outbreaks and monitor and evaluate control strategies. In this paper, we report on the development of a Geographical Information System (GIS) based on a novel Digital Ring ...
Xin Chen, A. Prince, K. C. Lun
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The Characterization of Disease Outbreaks
Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, 1988All practicing veterinarians working with herds and flocks are consulted on animal population problems. These problems may reflect diseases with high morbidity or high mortality rates or other events that impair productivity. In either case, the ultimate goal of the veterinary practitioner is to control the problem and to prevent its recurrence, while ...
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New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 1987
Abstract Extract Madam: — In June 1986, I was called to a piggery in the West Auckland area. The piggery consists of a breeding and fattening unit. Piglets from two hundred sows are taken through to pork and bacon weight. All pigs are meal fed. The dry sows and farrowing unit are separated within the same building.
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Abstract Extract Madam: — In June 1986, I was called to a piggery in the West Auckland area. The piggery consists of a breeding and fattening unit. Piglets from two hundred sows are taken through to pork and bacon weight. All pigs are meal fed. The dry sows and farrowing unit are separated within the same building.
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Foreign Animal Disease Outbreaks
Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, 2018A foreign animal disease (FAD) infecting beef cattle can have a negative impact on producers and the veterinarians who serve them. A veterinarian's ability to recognize FADs is a significant responsibility, as is aiding clients and local community in preparing for and responding to an outbreak.
Elizabeth J. Parker +2 more
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Investigation of Outbreaks of Disease [PDF]
, 2006 Any formal procedures for the international investigation of certain disease outbreaks will have certain elements, such as forensic standards for evidence handling, that are generally not familiar to field epidemiologists. However, formal procedures will help insulate scientists from the political dimensions of such investigations.
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Outbreak of Meningococcal Disease in a Family
Southern Medical Journal, 1980An outbreak of three cases of meningococcal disease occurring in a family of 14 is presented. Three of the children, between the ages of 10 months to 10 years, were hospitalized. Two of them showed positive signs of meningitis, and one had evidence of bacteremia. Neisseria meningitidis was isolated from a blood sample of one patient and a CSF sample of
I. Brook, M. W. Johnson, R. Gorman
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AN OUTBREAK OF MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE IN GLOUCESTERSHIRE
The Lancet, 1986Between October, 1981, and March, 1986, there were 65 cases of meningococcal infection, about five times the expected number, in Gloucester Health District. The cases, mainly in teenagers and young adults, were clustered in the Stroud district and in the southern part of Gloucester City, and most were caused by a sulphonamide-resistant group B type 15 ...
J. M. Stuart +2 more
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2001
In considering outbreaks of disease, there are four key issues which need to be addressed: Non-use regimes dealing with outbreaks of disease The reporting mechanisms for disease outbreaks and trends Challenges facing the Ad Hoc Group in addressing outbreaks of disease Possible solutions for the Ad Hoc ...
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In considering outbreaks of disease, there are four key issues which need to be addressed: Non-use regimes dealing with outbreaks of disease The reporting mechanisms for disease outbreaks and trends Challenges facing the Ad Hoc Group in addressing outbreaks of disease Possible solutions for the Ad Hoc ...
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