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The ICEID or International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases "was first convened in 1998; ICEID 2006 marks its fifth occurrence. The conference brings together public health professional to encourage the exchange of scientific and public health information on global emerging infectious disease issues. The program will include plenary and panel sessions with invited speakers as well as oral and poster presentations on emerging infections. Major topics include current work on surveillance, epidemiology, research, communication and training, bioterrorism, and preventions and control of emerging infectious diseases, both in the United States and abroad." [CDC] CDC page for ICEID.

ICEID 2006

Major subjects covered include:

Antimicrobial Resistance
Bioterrorism and Preparedness
Foodborne and Waterborne Illnesses
Global Health
Molecular Diagnostics and Epidemiology
Nosocomial Infections
Socio-economic and Political Factors
Vectorborne Diseases
Zoonotic Diseases [ICEID home page]

"Speaking to the International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases in Atlanta, Garten said the pool of H5N1 candidates with the potential to cause a human influenza pandemic is getting more genetically diverse, which makes studying the virus more complex and heightens the need for increased surveillance. As the virus continues its geographic expansion, it is also undergoing genetic diversity expansion, Garten said in a statement." [Yahoo News]

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