PURPOSE: This paper reviews the epidemiology and control measures of the SARS epidemic in Hong Kong. It sets out proposals for better preparedness to tackle the disease in future...
Keywords: SARS, epidemiology, etology, informatics, control, surveillance
01/2005 | Methods of Information in Medicine, SchattauerObjective: The objectives of epidemiological surveillance and research of infectious diseases are to address disease prevention, identify outbreaks and monitor and evaluate control strategies...
Keywords: Outbreak containment, ring-fence, SARS, bird flu, infectious diseases, epidemiological modeling
01/2005 | Methods of Information in Medicine, SchattauerInfection with the SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)-associated coronavirus results in respiratory failure probably by immunological mechanisms in 10% of patients...
Keywords: CRP, Diabetes mellitus, Entzündung, Komorbidität, respiratorische Insuffizienz, SARS, Schwangerschaft
03/2006 | LaboratoriumsMedizin, Walter de Gruyter