The Emerging Infections Programs in Georgia will be divided into two population areas, the AtlantaMetropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)and the Georgia outside Atlanta (GOA). The project will consist of 3main components: Active Bacterial Core (ABCs), FoodNet and Acute Respiratory Disease Studies(ARDS). Within ABCs and FoodNet, active surveillance for specific organisms will be done, and multi-siteprojects related to disease etiology and risk factors will be developed, conducted, analyzed and published.Syndromic surveillance projects for evaluation of tools such as the rash illness algorithm, and identificationof SARS-like illnesses among healthcare workers will also be conducted.The EIP concept allows in-depth study of diseases and risk factors- multiple state involvement allows anincrease in sample size, thus increased statistical power to examine differences between groups, andexamination of differences in incidence and risk factors by geographic area and demographic group. Thecollaboration between state and local health departments, the CDC, USDA, FDA and other federalagencies and multiple academic institutions is strength of the EIP. Studies are developed, piloted,conducted and analyzed with input and expertise from collaborators at all levels of government andacademia. This broad input results in scientifically rigorous studies which often have practical, appliedpublic health imptications for intervention+Georgia has a long history of good performance in the EIP. Georgia's diverse population, unique healthproblems and high-quality, experienced staff make the Georgia EIP a strong partner for CDC.
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