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January 15, 2003
Atlanta, GA
Presenters included experts from the CDC, Region IV of the US Department of Health and Human Services, Southeastern State Health Departments, University of Mississippi, Johns Hopkins, Georgia State University, Emory University, University of Georgia, Morehouse School of Medicine, University of Florida, and Georgia Tech. This conference brought together key public health officials and clinical researchers who exchanged state-of-the-art research developments and public health control & surveillance experiences.
Objectives:
- Share current knowledge of clinical features and pathogenesis of West Nile virus
- Share Southeastern state experiences with West Nile infections
- Identify and share best practices
- Identify and prioritize key research questions, and develop research strategies for the region
- Support regional collaborations that leverage the national efforts of state public health programs and the CDC
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Agenda |
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Biting Back: Florida’s Arbovirus Surveillance Program, Lillian M. Stark, PhD, MPH, MS |
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Arboviruses in the Sunshine State: Year two of West Nile in Florida, Lisa Conti, DVM, MPH |
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The Challenge of Vector Control during a Medical Emergency, Jonathan F. Day, PhD |
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Laboratory Diagnosis of West Nile: Role of Pathology, Sherif R. Zaki, MD, PhD |
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Risk Factors for West Nile Virus Infection in Mississippi, Sally Slavinski DVM, MPH |
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West Nile Virus Infection: Neurological Manifestations, Art Leis, MD |
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West Nile Meningoencephalitis in patients with HIV infection, Carlos del Rio, MD |
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West Nile Virus in Georgia, Susan Lance, DVM, PhD |
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West Nile Encephalitis in Louisiana 2002, Raoult Ratard, MD, MPH |
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West Nile Virus Mississippi, Mary Currier, MD |
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West Nile Virus in wildlife: What are the questions?, David E. Stallknecht, PhD |
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A Veterinary Pathologist’s View on the Diagnosis of West Nile Virus Infection in Animals, Elizabeth W. Howerth, DVM |
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Update West Nile Virus United States: Update, 2002, Mike Bunning, DVM, MPH |
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