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From development to success: the European surveillance scheme for travel associated Legionnaires' disease
Carol A Joseph1, Katherine D Ricketts
1Health Protection Agency Centre for Infections, Respiratory Diseases Department, London, England.
Background:
EWGLINET, the European surveillance scheme for travel associated Legionnaires' disease, was established in 1987 following the identification of the disease in 1976. In 1998, the European Commission's Decision 2119/98/EC provided a legal framework for EWGLINET's operation, and its aims and objectives were formalised. Since its inception, the scheme has encountered a number of challenges which have influenced its development as a Disease Specific Network. The solutions to these challenges, and their successes, may be of interest to similar schemes.
Aim:
This article traces the development of the scheme and its responses to the challenges it has encountered.
Results:
One especially significant document developed by the scheme is the European Guidelines for Control and Prevention of Travel Associated Legionnaires' Disease;(1) its history is explored. In addition, EWGLINET's relationship with collaborating centres and other groups such as tour operators is highlighted.
Conclusions:
Despite changing over time, the collaborations and partnerships have been maintained and continue to ensure a close cooperation, maximizing public health effects.
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