Infectious Diseases and Outbreak Investigation

Visit Epiville: SARS Outbreak Study. (see link below)
https://epiville.ccnmtl.columbia.edu/sars_outbreak_study_1/
Read the entire case scenario about the investigation of a disease outbreak resulting in unusual cases of
pneumonia deaths. As an intern at the Epiville Department of Health, you will be involved in managing the
outbreak. Answer questions 1 and 2 at the end of the case study in detail.
Your project should include the following:
Introduction of case scenario
Discussion comparing two epidemics
Discussion about sharing the findings at the end of the outbreak investigation
A listing of various strategies employed by public health agencies to inform the public See: Communicating an
Outbreak Investigation
Use at least 5 scholarly references in your paper.
Textbook: Friis, R. H. (2017). Epidemiology 101. (2nd edition) Burlington: MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.
Chapter 10

Sample Solution