Outbreak investigations--a perspective.
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Outbreak investigations, an important and challenging component of epidemiology and public health, can help identify the source of ongoing outbreaks and prevent additional cases. Even when an outbreak is over, a thorough epidemiologic and environmental investigation often can increase our knowledge of a given disease and prevent future outbreaks. Finally, outbreak investigations provide epidemiologic training and foster cooperation between the clinical and public health communities.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Emerging Infectious Diseases
دوره 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1998