Syndromic Surveillance System for MERS-CoV as New Early Warning and Identification Approach
Syndromic surveillance system, traditional surveillance system, Middle East respiratory syndrome
Maryam Salamatbakhsh,1 Kazhal Mobaraki,2 Jamal Ahmadzadeh2 1Critical Care Nursing, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran; 2Epidemiologist in Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, IranCorrespondence: Jamal AhmadzadehEpidemiologist in Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Resalat Street, Urmia, IranTel +98-9143444924Fax +98-4432240642Email ahmadzadeh.j@umsu.ac.irAbstract: This commentary presents a novel outlook for public health authorities in the affected countries to detect and respond quickly to the emerging public health threats such as Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). Implementing an innovative electronic surveillance system called syndromic surveillance system is essential for global health security.Keywords: syndromic surveillance system, traditional surveillance system, Middle East respiratory syndrome
Salamatbakhsh M, Mobaraki K, Ahmadzadeh J