Comparing Syndromic Surveillance and Poison Center Data for Snake Bites in Missouri

Authors

  • Karen H. Pugh St. Louis University School of Medicine and School of Public Health
  • Amy Kelsey Department of Health and Senior Services
  • Rebecca Tominack St. Louis University School of Medicine and School of Public Health; Missouri Poison Center

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v5i1.4384

Abstract

Snake envenomations can lead to complex disease progression in humans. Health care providers often use the Missouri Poison Center (MoPC) to assist with treatment protocols. Missouri ESSENCE, a syndromic surveillance system, and Toxicallå¨, the data system used by the MoPC, were used to compare the frequencies of snake bite cases in Missouri for the past 5 years. The total number of snake bite visits recorded by ESSENCE was 1763, compared to 324 cases from MoPC data. These results suggest that the MoPC should increase awareness of their resources to hospitals in certain regions in Missouri.

Author Biography

Karen H. Pugh, St. Louis University School of Medicine and School of Public Health

Karen Pugh is a dual MD/MPH student at St. Louis University School of Medicine and School of Public Health. She will graduate with both degrees in May, 2013 and will continue onto a residency in pediatrics.

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Published

2013-03-23

How to Cite

Pugh, K. H., Kelsey, A., & Tominack, R. (2013). Comparing Syndromic Surveillance and Poison Center Data for Snake Bites in Missouri. Online Journal of Public Health Informatics, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v5i1.4384

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2013)

Section

Poster Presentations

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