Sarah E. Baker
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Sarah E. Baker has a total of 7 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Agam K. Rao
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , Atlanta, Georgia , USA
1 shared publication - Benjamin P. Monroe
Poxvirus and Rabies Branch Division of High‐Consequence Pathogens and Pathology Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Atlanta Georgia USA
1 shared publication Brett W. Petersen
Poxvirus and Rabies Branch Division of High‐Consequence Pathogens and Pathology Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Atlanta Georgia USA
1 shared publication- James A. Ellison
University of New Mexico
1 shared publication Lillian A. Orciari
Poxvirus and Rabies Branch Division of High‐Consequence Pathogens and Pathology Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Atlanta Georgia USA
1 shared publication- Ryan MacLaren Wallace
Division of High-Consequence Pathogens and Pathology, CDC, Atlanta, GA
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 1 August 2023
- Published by Wiley in Public Health Challenges
- Vol. 2 (3)
Rabies experts on demand: A cross‐sectional study describing the use of a rabies telehealth service
Background: Rabies expert on demand (REOD) telehealth service is provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to assist public health practitioners, health providers, and the public to interpret national and international rabies prevention guidelines. REOD is staffed by subject matter experts of the CDC Poxvirus and Rabies Branch to assess each unique situation and provide evidence‐based guidance to stakeholders. This study aims to describe the utilization of a rabies telehealth system and provide insight into common consultations.Methods: A cross‐sectional study of the nature of inquiries to REOD was done using the data collected from September 1, 2017 to September 30, 2021. An inquiry tracking form and Microsoft Access database were developed to document all inquiries received. Inquired ones were summarized to determine the frequency of inquiries by month, category, and location.Results: Over a 49‐month period, REOD received 5228 inquiries. Peak inquiries (n = 108) occurred during August 2019. The most frequent inquiries received pertained to risk assessment and management of rabies exposures (n = 1109), requests for testing assistance (n = 912), consultation for suspected human rabies (n = 746), rabies exposures and post‐bite treatment occurring internationally (n = 310), and consultation for deviations in the recommended pre‐ and postexposure prophylaxis regimen (n = 300).Conclusion: REOD is a global resource for consultation related to managing rabies exposures, diagnostic issues, and rabies control strategies. REOD is a regularly utilized CDC service, as the demand for up‐to‐date rabies guidance remains high. REOD fulfills a critical role for the interpretation and consultation on rabies prevention guidelines to stakeholder.
- 1 August 2023
- Published by Wiley in Public Health Challenges
- Vol. 2 (3)
Open AccessRabies experts on demand: A cross‐sectional study describing the use of a rabies telehealth service
Background: Rabies expert on demand (REOD) telehealth service is provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to assist public health practitioners, health providers, and the public to interpret national and international rabies prevention guidelines. REOD is staffed by subject matter experts of the CDC Poxvirus and Rabies Branch to assess each unique situation and provide evidence‐based guidance to stakeholders. This study aims to describe the utilization of a rabies telehealth system and provide insight into common consultations.Methods: A cross‐sectional study of the nature of inquiries to REOD was done using the data collected from September 1, 2017 to September 30, 2021. An inquiry tracking form and Microsoft Access database were developed to document all inquiries received. Inquired ones were summarized to determine the frequency of inquiries by month, category, and location.Results: Over a 49‐month period, REOD received 5228 inquiries. Peak inquiries (n = 108) occurred during August 2019. The most frequent inquiries received pertained to risk assessment and management of rabies exposures (n = 1109), requests for testing assistance (n = 912), consultation for suspected human rabies (n = 746), rabies exposures and post‐bite treatment occurring internationally (n = 310), and consultation for deviations in the recommended pre‐ and postexposure prophylaxis regimen (n = 300).Conclusion: REOD is a global resource for consultation related to managing rabies exposures, diagnostic issues, and rabies control strategies. REOD is a regularly utilized CDC service, as the demand for up‐to‐date rabies guidance remains high. REOD fulfills a critical role for the interpretation and consultation on rabies prevention guidelines to stakeholder.