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Epidemics
Researchers from Google Inc. describe findings in epidemics
March 17th, 2009
"Seasonal influenza epidemics are a major public health concern, causing tens of millions of respiratory illnesses and 250,000 to 500,000 deaths worldwide each year(1). In addition to seasonal influenza, a new strain of influenza virus against which no previous immunity exists and that demonstrates human- to- human transmission could result in a pandemic with millions of fatalities(2)," scientists writing in the journal Nature report. "Early detection of disease activity, when followed by a rapid response, can reduce the impact of both seasonal and pandemic influenza(3,4). One way to improve early detection is to monitor health- seeking behaviour in the form of...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-03-17)
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