Global Health Information & Resources

GIDEON is a current, evidence-based resource for diagnosis, treatment, teaching and research in the fields of global infectious diseases, epidemiology, and microbiology.  Updated daily, the database provides information on historical and current outbreaks, pathogens, and drugs. (U-M authentication required). 

For those interested in more advanced analysis of the GIDEON database, GIDEON API offers access to the world's most extensive dataset on infectious diseases.

• For advanced users, GIDEON API can be used for predictive analytics and data modeling; and to simplify workflow using R & Python wrappers. 
• The dedicated R and Python wrappers simplify the process, enabling users to query the database without needing to write complex REST API queries. Code and documentation are available on GIDEON’s GitHub page.

U-M users can contact thlibrary@umich.edu to obtain access. 

Numerous scientific publications reference use of GIDEON API. Recent articles include: 

• Understanding transmission risk and predicting environmental suitability for Mayaro Virus in Central and South America
  Celone M, Beeman S, Han BA, Potter AM, Pecor DB, et al. (2024)  PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 18(1): e0011859. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011859 

• Meisner, Julianne, Anna Baines, Isaac Ngere, et al. Mapping Hotspots of Zoonotic Pathogen Emergence: An Integrated Model-Based and Participatory-Based Approach. The Lancet Planetary Health 9, no. 1 (2025): e14–22. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2542-5196(24)00309-7.

• Mekala Sundaram, Nicole L Gottdenker, Patrick R Stephens, Where is the elusive primary ebolavirus reservoir and how do we find It?, BioScience, 2025;, biaf050, https://doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biaf050