Abstract
Infrared thermal detection systems (ITDSs) have been utilized in several countries to screen for fever in travelers. Since fever screening with an ITDS is rapid and noninvasive, this technology may be useful as an infection control measure in clinical settings during a pandemic.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 504-506 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology |
Volume | 32 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 1 2011 |
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ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Epidemiology
- Microbiology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases
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Evaluation of an infrared thermal detection system for fever recognition during the H1N1 influenza pandemic. / Hewlett, Angela L; Kalil, Andre C; Strum, Rahman A.; Zeger, Wesley G; Smith, Philip W.
In: Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, Vol. 32, No. 5, 01.05.2011, p. 504-506.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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