Differences between notifiable and administrative health information in the spatial–temporal surveillance of enteric infections

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to compare the spatial and temporal information generated from two distinct health data sources available for the surveillance of intestinal infections associated with Escherichia coli O157:H7. METHODS: Our study area is the province of Alberta, Canada. Data are from two sources: a fee-for-service administrative health data system and a notifiable disease data reporting system. The study period is between …