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Discover Background Data and Resources:

• Get introduced to NETEC through the interactive timeline of special pathogens below.* This timeline describes some significant special pathogen events in recent history.

• Find out more about the 2014 Ebola outbreak and the development of the ASPR/CDC-supported network of healthcare facilities preparing for the next outbreak through the Ebola timeline.

• This NETEC Repository helps to provide training and educational resources to prepare for future special pathogen events.

• Explore the files BELOW THE TIMELINE to discover and learn more about Ebola and other Special Pathogens, an overview of special pathogens, clinically managing patients affected, and readying healthcare teams and systems to keep everyone safe.

Timeline of Special Pathogens:

*Click for a screen reader accessible table of this timeline.

Collection Resources

• Covert COVID-19 and false-positive dengue serology in Singapore

  Tags 2019-nCoV, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Dengue, Example, Identify, Laboratory Testing, R-Lab, R-Res&Pub, SARS-CoV-2, Special Pathogens
  Creator: Yan, Gabriel, Chun Kiat Lee, Lawrence T. M. Lam, Benedict Yan, Ying Xian Chua, Anita Y. N. Lim, Kee Fong Phang, Guan Sen Kew, Hazel Teng, Chin Hong Ngai, Li Lin, Rui Min Foo, Surinder Pada, Lee Ching Ng, and Paul Anantharajah Tambyah.
  Subject: Laboratory
  Item Type: Publication
  Date Last Updated: 2020-03-04
  Description: Dengue and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are difficult to distinguish because they have shared clinical and laboratory features.

  Example only: NETEC provides this item for reference purposes but does not endorse its content. Newer versions may be in place at the providing institution.

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  Nextstrain - Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) situation reports and latest data and analysis

  Tags 2019-nCoV, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Epidemiology, MERS-CoV, R-Res&Pub, SARS, SARS-CoV-2
  Creator: Nextstrain
  Subject: Research
  Item Type: Hyperlink
  Date Last Updated: 2020-03-04
  Description: Nextstrain is incorporating nCoV genomes as soon as they are shared and providing analyses and situation reports. Please see below for the latest updates.
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  The Respiratory Protection Effectiveness Clinical Trial (ResPECT): a cluster-randomized comparison of respirator and medical mask effectiveness against respiratory infections in healthcare personnel

  Tags Airborne Transmission, Mask, Masks, N95, Occupational Exposure, R-PPE, R-Res&Pub, Respiratory Pathogen
  Creator: Radonovich, Lewis J., Mary T. Bessesen, Derek A. Cummings, Aaron Eagan, Charlotte Gaydos, Cynthia Gibert, Geoffrey J. Gorse, Ann-Christine Nyquist, Nicholas G. Reich, Maria Rodrigues-Barradas, Connie Savor-Price, Ronald E. Shaffer, Michael S.…
  Subject: Infection Control
  Item Type: Publication
  Date Last Updated: 2016-06-02
  Description: Although N95 filtering facepiece respirators and medical masks are commonly used for protection against respiratory infections in healthcare settings, more clinical evidence is needed to understand the optimal settings and exposure circumstances for…
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  Effectiveness of cough etiquette maneuvers in disrupting the chain of transmission of infectious respiratory diseases.

  Tags Airborne Transmission, Infection Prevention and Control, R-PPE, R-Res&Pub, Respiratory Pathogen
  Creator: Zayas, Gustavo, Ming C. Chiang, Eric Wong, Fred MacDonald, Carlos F. Lange, Ambikaipakan Senthilselvan, and Malcolm King.
  Subject: Research
  Item Type: Publication
  Date Last Updated: 2013-09-08
  Description: The effectiveness of recommended measures, such as "cover your mouth when coughing", in disrupting the chain of transmission of infectious respiratory diseases (IRD) has been questioned.
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  How well do N95 respirators protect healthcare providers against aerosolized influenza virus?

  Tags Airborne Transmission, N95, Occupational Exposure, R-PPE, R-Res&Pub, Respiratory Pathogen
  Creator: Bischoff, Werner E., JoLyn Turner, Gregory Russell, Maria Blevins, Engy Missaiel, and John Stehle.
  Subject: Infection Control
  Item Type: Publication
  Date Last Updated: 2018-12-18
  Description: N95 respirator masks are recommended for protection against respiratory viruses.

• Effect of exhaled moisture on breathing resistance of N95 filtering facepiece respirators.

  Tags Airborne Transmission, Mask, Masks, N95, Occupational Exposure, R-Res&Pub, Respiratory Pathogen
  Creator: Roberge, Raymond J., Emily Bayer, Jeffrey B. Powell, Aitor Coca, Marc R. Roberge, and Stacey M. Benson.
  Subject: Research
  Item Type: Publication
  Date Last Updated: 2010-08
  Description: This study evaluated the effect of exhaled moisture on the breathing resistance of three classes of filtering facepiece respirators (FFR) following 4 h of continuous wear at a breathing volume of 40 l min(-1), utilizing an automated breathing and…
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  Availability, consistency and evidence-base of policies and guidelines on the use of mask and respirator to protect hospital health care workers: a global analysis

  Tags Airborne Transmission, Guidance Document, Mask, Masks, N95, R-Res&Pub, Respiratory Pathogen, SARS
  Creator: Chughtai, Abrar Ahmad, Holly Seale, and Chandini Raina MacIntyre.
  Subject: Research
  Item Type: Publication
  Date Last Updated: 2013-05-31
  Description: Currently there is an ongoing debate and limited evidence on the use of masks and respirators for the prevention of respiratory infections in health care workers (HCWs).

• Decision model for optimizing respirator protection.

  Tags Airborne Transmission, Mask, Masks, N95, Occupational Exposure, R-PPE, R-Res&Pub, Respiratory Pathogen
  Creator: Harber, Philip, Brenda Merz, and Karen Chi.
  Subject: Infection Control
  Item Type: Publication
  Date Last Updated: 1999-05
  Description: Respirators are widely used for protection against inhaled toxins. The emphasis of research and implementation effort has evolved through several stages: the respirator device itself, use situation, respirator program factors under employer control,…
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  Issues Affecting Respirator Selection for Workers Exposed to Infectious Aerosols: Emphasis on Healthcare Settings

  Tags Airborne Transmission, Mask, Masks, N95, Occupational Exposure, Occupational Health, R-PPE, R-Res&Pub, Respiratory Pathogen
  Creator: Lenhart, Steven W., Teresa Seitz, Douglas Trout, and Nancy Bollinger.
  Subject: Infection Control
  Item Type: Publication
  Date Last Updated: 2004-03-01
  Description: The goal of occupational health practice is to protect the health of workers by preventing diseases and injuries from occurring.
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  Face masks to prevent transmission of influenza virus: a systematic review.

  Tags Flu, Infection Prevention and Control, Influenza, Mask, Masks, N95, R-PPE, R-Res&Pub, Respiratory Pathogen
  Creator: Cowling, B. J., Y. Zhou, D. K. M. Ip, G. M. Leung, and A. E. Aiello.
  Subject: Infection Control
  Item Type: Publication
  Date Last Updated: 2010-04
  Description: Influenza viruses circulate around the world every year. From time to time new strains emerge and cause global pandemics.