Outbreak Identification Methods Quiz
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What is the primary objective of outbreak investigations for infectious diseases?

  • Characterize the extent of transmission
  • Train staff in new investigation methods
  • Identify the agent, source, and mode of transmission (correct)
  • Evaluate economic impact and trade implications

    • What may lead to observed increases in case numbers that are not outbreaks?

  • Sudden increases in population size in a particular area
  • Increased interest as a result of local or national awareness
  • Changes in local reporting procedures or in the case definition for reporting a specified disease (correct)
  • Reports from the public

    • What is a potential source of surveillance for identifying outbreaks?

  • Reports from the media
  • Clinician or laboratory reports of unusual diagnoses (correct)
  • Changes in sampling protocols
  • Indirect sources

    • What is an objective of outbreak investigations for environmental diseases?

    <p>Develop and implement control and prevention measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a reason to investigate outbreaks for political/legal reasons?

    <p>To prevent/control the spread of disease and protect health and livelihoods</p> Signup and view all the answers

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