Evaluation of an infrared thermal detection system for fever recognition during the H1N1 influenza pandemic

Angela L. Hewlett; Andre C. Kalil; Rahman A. Strum; Wesley G. Zeger; Philip W. Smith

doi:10.1086/659404

Evaluation of an infrared thermal detection system for fever recognition during the H1N1 influenza pandemic

Angela L. Hewlett, Andre C. Kalil, Rahman A. Strum, Wesley G. Zeger, Philip W. Smith

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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)
Pages (from-to)	504-506
Number of pages	3
Journal	Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
Volume	32
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1086/659404
State	Published - May 2011

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Microbiology (medical)
Infectious Diseases

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