"Quarantine" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Restriction of freedom of movement of individuals who have been exposed to infectious or communicable disease in order to prevent its spread; a period of detention of vessels, vehicles, or travelers coming from infected or suspected places; and detention or isolation on account of suspected contagion. It includes government regulations on the detention of animals at frontiers or ports of entrance for the prevention of infectious disease, through a period of isolation before being allowed to enter a country. (From Dorland, 28th ed & Black's Veterinary Dictionary, 17th ed)
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D011790
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| MeSH Number(s) |
N06.850.780.200.450.700
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2004 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Quarantine" by people in Profiles.
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Impact of essential workers in the context of social distancing for epidemic control. PLoS One. 2021; 16(8):e0255680.
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Humoral Immune Response to SARS-CoV-2 in Iceland. N Engl J Med. 2020 10 29; 383(18):1724-1734.
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Implementing Physical Distancing in the Hospital: A Key Strategy to Prevent Nosocomial Transmission of COVID-19. J Hosp Med. 2020 05; 15(5):290-291.
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Analyzing the Cost Effectiveness of Policy Responses for COVID-19: The Importance of Capturing Social Consequences. Med Decis Making. 2020 04; 40(3):251-253.
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Epidemic outbreaks, diagnostics, and control measures of the H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2007-08. Avian Dis. 2010 Mar; 54(1 Suppl):350-6.
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Ethics and public health emergencies: restrictions on liberty. Am J Bioeth. 2007 Feb; 7(2):1-5.
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Ethical challenges in preparing for bioterrorism: barriers within the health care system. Am J Public Health. 2004 Jul; 94(7):1096-102.
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Psychosocial effects of SARS on hospital staff: survey of a large tertiary care institution. CMAJ. 2004 Mar 02; 170(5):793-8.