Publications by authors named "Alison L St John"
Environ Health Insights
August 2012
Article Synopsis
- Foodborne illnesses from microbial and chemical contaminants, like human vibriosis, pose a major health risk globally, with Vibrio species recognized as significant foodborne pathogens in the U.S.
- The introduction of vibriosis as a notifiable disease in 2007 highlights the importance of monitoring outbreaks, which necessitates developing effective visualization and analysis tools to interpret diverse data sources.
- Utilizing public domain data from 1973 to 2010, researchers created interactive visual analytics to identify key patterns about vibriosis, including outbreak locations, food sources, and associated complications, aiding in disease prevention and control efforts.
