Unit 3, 13 steps for investigating an outbreak

Question 1

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preparation: prepare for everything you need. Like research tools, make sure the area is safe, etc.

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identification: identify the outbreak, evaluate how it’ll affect the people, what resources are available to contain the outbreak, and how will the public react after news is out.

Question 2

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verification: verify the outbreak, eliminate all sources of error.

Question 3

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case definition: a set of criteria which identifies people as infected or not infected

Question 4

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systematic case finding: actively finding new cases, and recording information down to make data.

Question 5

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Analyze: analyze the data, pay attention on how this data will affect the people, place, and time.

Question 6

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develop hypotheses: make a hypothesis on where the disease is from, and how the disease will spread

Question 7

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analyzing hypotheses: analyze the correctness of your hypothesis. It HAS to include a control group.

Question 8

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refine hypotheses: based on your original hypotheses, correct your hypotheses and make a new one. (is anything wrong, are you missing anything, etc.)

Question 9

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combine lab reports/information about the outbreak with your hypothesis/findings.

Question 10

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prevention measures: immediately place prevention measures to contain the outbreak, prevent it from spreading further

Question 11

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Surveillance: keep an eye out on the outbreak, track new cases, and change the way you control the area as needed

Question 12

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report: report your findings