16 Questions
What is the primary reason to investigate an outbreak?
Identify the source and eliminate it
When deciding whether to investigate an outbreak, what should be considered?
Severity of illness
What is a vital part of outbreak investigation?
Collecting and testing environmental samples
Which step involves verifying the diagnosis during an outbreak investigation?
Constructing case definition
What should guide the collection of environmental samples during an outbreak investigation?
Epidemiologic results
What is one of the 10 steps of an outbreak investigation?
Performing descriptive epidemiology
What defines an outbreak?
Unusual number of cases in a specific population and area
What is the purpose of establishing the existence of an outbreak in an investigation?
To determine if an outbreak is occurring and its scope
What does the construction of a case definition involve?
Describing the person, place, and time of the illness
What information should be included in a line list during an outbreak investigation?
Symptoms and onset dates
What is the purpose of performing descriptive epidemiology during an outbreak investigation?
To develop hypotheses about the outbreak
What can epi curves suggest in an outbreak investigation?
Type of exposure, time of exposure, and possible agents
What does a point-source epi curve suggest in an outbreak investigation?
A single common source of exposure for all cases
What is the purpose of developing hypotheses during an outbreak investigation?
To guide further studies and control measures
What do epi curves represent in an outbreak investigation?
Number of affected individuals over time
When constructing a case definition, what factor does 'place' refer to?
The location where exposure likely occurred
Learn about the 10-step approach for outbreak investigations, including reasons to investigate an outbreak and when to do so. Understand the vital role of environmental investigation in outbreak management.
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