Role of a sentinel surveillance system in the context of global surveillance of infectious diseases
Arita, I.; Nakane, M.; Kojima, K.; Yoshihara, N.; Nakano, T.; El-Gohary, A.
Lancet. Infectious Diseases 4(3): 171-177
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 1473-3099 PMID: 14998504 DOI: 10.1016/s1473-3099(04)00942-9Document Number: 250936
This article describes the organization and work of the Alumni for Global Surveillance Network (AGSnet), a study group which consists of experts and managers who participated in several infectious disease courses sponsored by the Japan International Cooperation Agency. Results of reports by AGSnet on cholera, plague, dengue, polio, measles and blood transfusion-related diseases are briefly discussed. The results of AGSnet obtained so far indicate the system was able to discover valuable information on infectious diseases of international importance.