Syndromic Surveillance System for MERS-CoV as New Early Warning and Identification Approach

Maryam Salamatbakhsh,1 Kazhal Mobaraki,2 Jamal Ahmadzadeh2 1Critical Care Nursing, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran; 2Epidemiologist in Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, IranCorrespondence: Jamal AhmadzadehEpidemiologist in Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Resalat Street, Urmia, IranTel +98-9143444924Fax +98-4432240642Email ahmadzadeh.j@umsu.ac.irAbstract: This commentary presents a novel outlook for public health authorities in the affected countries to detect and respond quickly to the emerging public health threats such as Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). Implementing an innovative electronic surveillance system called syndromic surveillance system is essential for global health security.Keywords: syndromic surveillance system, traditional surveillance system, Middle East respiratory syndrome