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Visualization techniques and graphical user interfaces in syndromic surveillance systems. Summary from the Disease Surveillance Workshop, Sept. 11–12, 2007; Bangkok, Thailand

Authors: Kieran M Moore, Graham Edge, Andrew R Kurc

Published in: BMC Proceedings | Special Issue 3/2008

Abstract

Timeliness is a critical asset to the detection of public health threats when using syndromic surveillance systems. In order for epidemiologists to effectively distinguish which events are indicative of a true outbreak, the ability to utilize specific data streams from generalized data summaries is necessary. Taking advantage of graphical user interfaces and visualization capacities of current surveillance systems makes it easier for users to investigate detected anomalies by generating custom graphs, maps, plots, and temporal-spatial analysis of specific syndromes or data sources.

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Title: Visualization techniques and graphical user interfaces in syndromic surveillance systems. Summary from the Disease Surveillance Workshop, Sept. 11–12, 2007; Bangkok, Thailand
Authors: Kieran M Moore
Graham Edge
Andrew R Kurc
Publication date: 01-12-2008
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Proceedings / Issue Special Issue 3/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1753-6561
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1753-6561-2-s3-s6

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