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Surveillance for Waterborne Disease Outbreaks Associated with Drinking Water--United States, 2007-2008.

Authors :
Brunkard, Joan M.
Ailes, Elizabeth
Roberts, Virginia A.
Hill, Vincent
Hilborn, Elizabeth D.
Craun, Gunther F.
Rajasingham, Anu
Kahler, Amy
Garrison, Laurel
Hicks, Lauri
Carpenter, Joe
Wade, Timothy J.
Beach, Michael J.
Yoder, Jonathan S.
Source :
MMWR Surveillance Summaries; 9/23/2011, Vol. 60 Issue SS-12, p38-75, 38p
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

This article discusses data on waterborne disease outbreaks associated with drinking water in the U.S. from 2007 to 2008. The Waterborne Disease and Outbreak Surveillance System (WBDOSS) database provided data on outbreaks of diseases such as acute gastrointestinal illness (AGI) and acute respiratory illness (ARI). Other outbreaks recorded by the database include skin irritation and hepatitis.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15460738
Volume :
60
Issue :
SS-12
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
MMWR Surveillance Summaries
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
66799895