2013
DOI: 10.5210/ojphi.v5i1.4514
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A Novel Syndrome Definition Validation Approach for Rarely Occurring Diseases

Abstract: Objective To develop and test a novel syndrome definition validation approach for rarely occurring diseases. Introduction Early detection of rarely occurring but potentially harmful diseases such as bio-threat agents (e.g., anthrax), chemical agents (e.g., sarin), and naturally occurring diseases (e.g., meningitis) is critical for rapid initiation of treatment, infection control measures, and emergency response plans. To facilitate clinicians’ ability to detect these … Show more

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“…To create and validate a detailed syndrome definition for Zika, we utilized the literature based methodology developed and documented by GUARDIAN researchers. 1,2 The syndrome definition utilized clinical signs and symptoms that were documented in historical Zika cases.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…To create and validate a detailed syndrome definition for Zika, we utilized the literature based methodology developed and documented by GUARDIAN researchers. 1,2 The syndrome definition utilized clinical signs and symptoms that were documented in historical Zika cases.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…To create and validate a detailed syndrome definition for Ebola, we utilized the literature based methodology developed and documented by GUARDIAN researchers [ 1 , 2 ]. The syndrome definition utilized clinical signs and symptoms that were documented in historical Ebola cases.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%