Vidar
Virus Radar

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Project rationale

Understanding DCV

Background publication

Abstract

Reduction of hospital-transmitted infections is the overall project objective. Recovery of potential exposure information is a prerequisite for effective response to contagious disease. We demonstrate the feasibility of a contagion vigilance system based upon mobile telephones. Peer-to-peer networking is the primary method for recording the relative proximity of individuals. Proximity information is automatically transferred to a database. Should a contagious agent be subsequently recognized, potential routes of contagion spread can quickly be identified. Supporting activities include syndrome-surveillance automation, user education, risk-communication management, and the integration of crypto-secure data protection.