Outbreak Investigations Around the World
Case Studies in Infectious Disease Field Epidemiology

Dr. Mark S. Dworkin (Author)

9780763751432

Paperback / softback, published 29 April 2009

456 pages
22.7 x 15.5 x 3.1 cm, 0.624 kg

Outbreak investigation is one of the primary and most critical activities in epidemiology. Infectious disease outbreaks always require intense, rapid on-site response and gain front page headlines. Bacterial or viral outbreaks occur quickly, and students and professionals should know how to react. This title uses Field Epidemiology - the application of epidemiology methods for unexpected health problems requiring fast, on-site investigation for timely intervention.