Detection of a Swine Erysipelas Outbreak Using Enhanced Passive Surveillance

Authors

  • Judy Akkina USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services
  • Wolf Weber USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services
  • Lisa Becton National Pork Board

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v5i1.4563

Abstract

An erysipelas outbreak in U.S. swine was successfully detected early through an enhanced passive surveillance (EPS) program involving Federal and industry partnership. The concept for EPS involves gathering syndromic and observational data from multiple animal health surveillance sources, including private practitioners, livestock markets, livestock harvest facilities, and veterinary diagnostic laboratories. In early 2012, signals indicating increased erysipelas activity in swine in Iowa occurred in both harvest facilities and private practitioner surveillance streams. Corroboration and validation between the two data streams assisted the swine industry in making the decision to enhance disease prevention activities and mitigate the outbreak.

Author Biography

Judy Akkina, USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services

Dr. Judy Akkina has worked at the USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services, Centers for Epidemiology and Animal Health since 1995 and is currently an epidemiologist in the National Surveillance Unit (NSU). In NSU, Judy focuses on development and implementation of the enhanced passive surveillance pilot program. The goal of the program is to provide early detection and situational awareness of significant endemic, zoonotic, and emerging diseases of livestock through the gathering of syndromic and observational data.

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Published

2013-03-24

How to Cite

Akkina, J., Weber, W., & Becton, L. (2013). Detection of a Swine Erysipelas Outbreak Using Enhanced Passive Surveillance. Online Journal of Public Health Informatics, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v5i1.4563

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Oral Presentations: Information Sharing & Partnerships