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Developing a highly contagious disease readiness plan: the SARS experience.

James J Augustine¹

¹Department of Emergency Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA.

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|August 2, 2003

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A new, highly contagious disease has caused global deaths and poses a significant threat to the U.S. healthcare system. Early readiness planning is crucial for emergency medical services (EMS) agencies to prepare for potential autumn outbreaks.

Area of Science:

Public Health
Infectious Diseases
Epidemiology

Background:

A novel, highly contagious syndrome characterized by the CDC and WHO has led to significant global mortality.
The infectious agent presents a new challenge in highly contagious illnesses, potentially threatening U.S. healthcare infrastructure.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the potential threat of a novel contagious disease to the U.S. healthcare system.
To emphasize the need for emergency medical services (EMS) agencies to develop a readiness plan.

Main Methods:

Characterization of a highly contagious syndrome by global health organizations.
Monitoring of disease patterns and migration of viral diseases.

Main Results:

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The disease has severely impacted populations in the Far East and Canada.

Limited cases identified in the U.S. thus far, but a significant autumn influx is anticipated.

Conclusions:

The U.S. faces a potential threat from this contagious agent, particularly during the autumn migration period.
EMS agencies must proactively define the characteristics of dangerous agents and establish robust contagious disease readiness plans.