Twenty Years of Active Bacterial Core Surveillance

Authors:
  • WSWilliam Schaffner
    William Schaffner
  • MFMonica M. Farley
    Monica M. Farley
  • RLRuth Lynfield
    Ruth Lynfield
  • NBNancy M. Bennett
    Nancy M. Bennett
  • ARArthur Reingold
    Arthur Reingold
  • ATAnn Thomas
    Ann Thomas
  • LHLee H. Harrison
    Lee H. Harrison
  • SPSusan Petit
    Susan Petit
  • LMLisa Miller
    Lisa Miller
  • MMMatthew R. Moore
    Matthew R. Moore
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Abstract
Active Bacterial Core surveillance (ABCs) was established in 1995 as part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Emerging Infections Program (EIP) network to assess the extent of invasive bacterial infections of public health importance. ABCs is distinctive among surveillance systems because of its large, population-based, geographically diverse catchment area; active laboratory-based identification of cases to ensure complete case capture; detailed collection of epidemiologic information paired with laboratory isolates; infrastructure that allows for more in-depth investigations; and sustained commitment of public health, academic, and clinical partners to maintain the system. ABCs has directly affected public health policies and practices through the development and evaluation of vaccines and other prevention strategies, the monitoring of antimicrobial drug resistance, and the response to public health emergencies and other emerging infections.

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