Global Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology Network (GIDEON): a world wide Web-based program for diagnosis and informatics in infectious diseases

Clin Infect Dis. 2005 Jan 1;40(1):123-6. doi: 10.1086/426549. Epub 2004 Dec 6.

Abstract

The Global Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology Network (GIDEON) (http://www.gideononline.com) consists of 4 modules. The first is designed to generate a ranked differential diagnosis list for any infectious diseases scenario in any of 220 countries. The second follows the country-specific epidemiology of 337 individual diseases. The third presents a comprehensive encyclopedia of 308 generic anti-infective drugs and vaccines, including a listing of >9500 trade names. The fourth generates a ranked identification list based on the phenotype of bacteria, mycobacteria, and yeasts. The program performs well and serves as a useful paradigm for World Wide Web-based informatics. GIDEON is an eclectic program that can serve the needs of clinicians, epidemiologists, and microbiologists working in the fields of infectious diseases and geographic medicine.

MeSH terms

  • Communicable Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Communicable Diseases* / epidemiology
  • Communicable Diseases* / microbiology
  • Communicable Diseases* / therapy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Informatics
  • Information Systems*
  • Internet*
  • Software*