Experts call for computer imaging to halt outbreaks

Iria · Jun 27, 2006, 03:46 PM

Source: Reuters
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HONG KONG (Reuters) - Experts called on Tuesday for the use of computer imaging to track the spread of disease, such as bird flu, saying it can be used to identify areas of outbreaks so they can be ringfenced.

The technology, geographic information system (GIS), can be used to chart detailed maps showing exact locations of residential and office buildings, produce markets, chicken farms and any other sites where infections might have occurred.

Jun 27, 2006, 03:46 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 74	Experts call for computer imaging to halt outbreaks Source: Reuters ___________ HONG KONG (Reuters) - Experts called on Tuesday for the use of computer imaging to track the spread of disease, such as bird flu, saying it can be used to identify areas of outbreaks so they can be ringfenced. The technology, geographic information system (GIS), can be used to chart detailed maps showing exact locations of residential and office buildings, produce markets, chicken farms and any other sites where infections might have occurred.