http://hdl.handle.net/10147/215331 Tue, 21 May 2013 19:56:51 GMT 2013-05-21T19:56:51Z http://www.lenus.ie:80/hse/retrieve/392164/hpsc.gif http://hdl.handle.net/10147/215331 http://hdl.handle.net/10147/266552 Title: Review of epidemiology of AIDS in Ireland (1983 - 1999): a report by the National Disease Surveillance Centre Authors: O'Donnell, Kate; Cronin, Mary; Igoe, Derval Description: AIDS Surveillance began in Ireland in 1985 and has proved to be a very successful and valuable reporting system. AIDS surveillance data has provided essential information on the progress of the disease in Ireland. It has also provided us with an understanding ,of the groups at most risk of AIDS in our society_ In the past, AIDS surveillance data also provided information on the changes in the incidence in HIV. However, recent advances in HIV treatment have slowed the progression of HIV disease for infected persons on treatment and contributed to a decline in AIDS incidence. This has reduced the effectiveness of AIDS case reporting for monitoring the incidence and modes of transmission of HIV infections. It is therefore extremely important that all diagnosed HIV infections are reported so that the appropriate prevention strategies can be put in place. National HIV case based reporting was introduced in Ireland on 1 st July, 2001 Mon, 01 Jan 2001 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10147/266552 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10147/265254 Title: Interim report on Campylobacter Enteritis in Ireland in 1999. Authors: Whyte, Dominic; Igoe, Derval Description: There has been increasing concern internationally at the level of illness caused by Campylobacter spp. Commonly, Campylobacter jejuni (Cjejuni) and Campylobacter coli (C.coli) infection is a zoonosis and manifests as a severe enteritis. Data from regional surveillance systemsl in Ireland have suggested a rise in the incidence of disease caused by Cjejunilcoli. This prompted this national review to ascertain information on the epidemiology of laboratory-confirmed campylobacter enteritis in Ireland. This review provides important information to supplement further investigations in this field by the National Disease Surveillance Centre (NDSC), Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) and other partners in infectious disease surveillance and control. A summary of this analysis was first presented in Trinity College, Dublin in June 2000. NDSC will prepare a summary for publication in EPI-INSIGHT also, later this year. The following data has been summarised to illustrate the burden of infection in Ireland. It also provides a regional breakdown by each health board. No individual hospital data is identified. Fri, 01 Jan 1999 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10147/265254 1999-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10147/253639 Title: EMI : Guidelines for the emergency management of injuries (including needlestick and sharps injuries, sexual exposure and human bites) where there is a risk of transmission of bloodborne viruses and other infectious diseases Authors: Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) Description: The purpose of these guidelines is to provide comprehensive guidance on the appropriate management of injuries where there is a risk of transmission of BBVs and other infections. Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10147/253639 2012-09-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10147/250778 Title: Annual Report of the National Disease Surveillance Centre 1999 Authors: National Disease Surveillance Centre Mon, 01 Jan 2001 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10147/250778 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z