What is it about?
The small-area spatial spread of a previously uncharacteristic infectious agent was characterized in Berkshire (England). This novel agent increases emergency medical admissions for a period of 12-months following onset. Various factors were studied which affected the timing and extent of spread throughout Berkshire.
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Why is it important?
This infectious event occurred across the whole of the UK and led to large step-like (i.e. sudden and semi-permanent) increases in medical admissions and deaths. Another study characterized spread throughout Wigan in the outskirts of Manchester. Further outbreaks have occurred in 2014 and 2016.
Perspectives
These infectious outbreaks are causing havoc in the NHS as both hospitals, primary and social care are overwhelmed by the sudden and unexpected increase in medical admissions and A&E attendances.
Dr Rodney P Jones
Healthcare Analysis & Forecasting
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This page is a summary of: Small Area Spread of a New Type of Infectious Condition across Berkshire in England between June 2011 and March 2013: Effect on Medical Emergency Admissions, British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, January 2015, Sciencedomain International,
DOI: 10.9734/bjmmr/2015/14223.
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