biological surveillance

What are the Types of Biological Surveillance?

Biological surveillance can be categorized into several types:
Active Surveillance: Involves proactive data collection through regular contact with healthcare providers and laboratories.
Passive Surveillance: Relies on healthcare providers to report cases of diseases to public health authorities.
Sentinel Surveillance: Uses selected reporting sites to monitor specific health events or diseases.
Syndromic Surveillance: Focuses on the early detection of outbreaks based on symptoms before a definitive diagnosis is made.

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