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  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health Technology
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Current epidemiological surveillance relies on symptomatic cases and clinical verification, delaying outbreak detection.
  • Early detection of infectious diseases with epidemic potential is crucial for timely intervention.
  • Fever is a primary indicator of many severe infections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel, non-invasive, low-cost electronic device for continuous fever and location monitoring.
  • To enable early warning systems for potential infectious disease outbreaks.
  • To improve the speed of case identification and medical evaluation.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a prototype electronic bracelet measuring temperature, geographical location, and subject identification.
  • Implementation of a data receiver system deployable via ground towers or aerial drones.
  • Testing of the prototype's connectivity and functionality in indoor and outdoor environments.

Main Results:

  • The electronic bracelet prototype demonstrated efficient 24/7 data transmission.
  • Both ground and air connectivity were successfully established and tested.
  • The device is constructed from low-cost electronic components.

Conclusions:

  • This electronic device offers a viable solution for real-time fever prevalence monitoring in defined geographical areas.
  • It significantly reduces the time between initial case presentation and medical evaluation, acting as an early warning system.
  • The technology has the potential to enhance epidemiological surveillance for infectious diseases with epidemic potential.