METHODS FOR THE TECHNICAL REGISTRATION OF SUSPECTED INFECTIOUS DISEASE OUTBREAKS REQUIRING INVESTIGATION
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https://doi.org/10.11603/1681-2786.2025.3.15669Keywords:
biosecurity; infectious outbreak; infectious disease; bioterrorism; biological weapons; information system; database; verification.Abstract
Purpose: this paper reviews technical methods and approaches to detect and investigate suspicious outbreaks of infectious diseases located in a biologically prohibited area. It achieves the direction of early detection, collection, analysis and preservation of data with high biosafety. Materials and Methods. The paper outlines the criteria for identifying suspicious outbreaks, tools, use of UNMOVIC, database structure and investigation procedures. It describes historical examples of the use or release of biological agents that led to advances in verification methods. Results. Early warning systems for outbreaks and the spread of infectious diseases encompass a variety range of data sources, including health sector data, hospital data, social media platform data, statistical bureau data, meteorological department data, and wastewater monitoring systems. There is an increasing demand for resources to identify suspicious threats. Therefore, the development of an integrated information and analytical platform is critical for national security and ensuring the framework of biological and toxin weapons (BTWC). A multi-tiered system of classification, identification and storage of data was developed, which significantly reduced the volume of information and accelerated analysis. Along with increasing computational power and signal detection to improve the speed and efficiency of existing systems, artificial intelligence aids in the early detection of hot spots, their prevention, and epidemiological tracking. Considering the exceptional labor-intensive and continuous manual classification for disease surveillance, it provides simultaneous global coverage and hyperlocal situational awareness. Conclusions. Modern intelligent technologies, if properly implemented, can ensure effective investigation of emergency outbreaks. The creation of a single centralized database increases the ability to quickly respond to biological threats and takes into account the global biosecurity framework.
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