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Automated laboratory reporting of infectious diseases in a climate of bioterrorism.

Publication ,  Journal Article
M'ikantha, NM; Southwell, B; Lautenbach, E
Published in: Emerg Infect Dis
September 2003

While newly available electronic transmission methods can increase timeliness and completeness of infectious disease reports, limitations of this technology may unintentionally compromise detection of, and response to, bioterrorism and other outbreaks. We reviewed implementation experiences for five electronic laboratory systems and identified problems with data transmission, sensitivity, specificity, and user interpretation. The results suggest a need for backup transmission methods, validation, standards, preserving human judgment in the process, and provider and end-user involvement. As illustrated, challenges encountered in deployment of existing electronic laboratory reporting systems could guide further refinement and advances in infectious disease surveillance.

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Published In

Emerg Infect Dis

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ISSN

1080-6040

Publication Date

September 2003

Volume

9

Issue

9

Start / End Page

1053 / 1057

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Population Surveillance
  • Microbiology
  • Humans
  • Electronic Data Processing
  • Disease Outbreaks
  • Communicable Diseases
  • Clinical Laboratory Information Systems
  • Bioterrorism
  • 1117 Public Health and Health Services
  • 1108 Medical Microbiology
 

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M’ikantha, N. M., Southwell, B., & Lautenbach, E. (2003). Automated laboratory reporting of infectious diseases in a climate of bioterrorism. Emerg Infect Dis, 9(9), 1053–1057. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid0909.020486
M’ikantha, Nkuchia M., Brian Southwell, and Ebbing Lautenbach. “Automated laboratory reporting of infectious diseases in a climate of bioterrorism.Emerg Infect Dis 9, no. 9 (September 2003): 1053–57. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid0909.020486.
M’ikantha NM, Southwell B, Lautenbach E. Automated laboratory reporting of infectious diseases in a climate of bioterrorism. Emerg Infect Dis. 2003 Sep;9(9):1053–7.
M’ikantha, Nkuchia M., et al. “Automated laboratory reporting of infectious diseases in a climate of bioterrorism.Emerg Infect Dis, vol. 9, no. 9, Sept. 2003, pp. 1053–57. Pubmed, doi:10.3201/eid0909.020486.
M’ikantha NM, Southwell B, Lautenbach E. Automated laboratory reporting of infectious diseases in a climate of bioterrorism. Emerg Infect Dis. 2003 Sep;9(9):1053–1057.

Published In

Emerg Infect Dis

DOI

ISSN

1080-6040

Publication Date

September 2003

Volume

9

Issue

9

Start / End Page

1053 / 1057

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Population Surveillance
  • Microbiology
  • Humans
  • Electronic Data Processing
  • Disease Outbreaks
  • Communicable Diseases
  • Clinical Laboratory Information Systems
  • Bioterrorism
  • 1117 Public Health and Health Services
  • 1108 Medical Microbiology