Refer to the “Oswego Outbreak Investigation.” Read the scenario and review the epidemic curve that describes the time of onset of illness. What does this curve tell you regarding the average incubation period, source, and transmission?

Using the incubation range and clinical symptoms, identify potential infectious agents that could be responsible for the outbreak (refer to the topic Resources, “Compendium of Acute Foodborne and Waterborne Diseases”). Provide an explanation for your findings.

Why is this considered an outbreak? Discuss the criteria for why it is considered an outbreak.

Describe the steps required to investigate an outbreak and apply each step to the Oswego event. Include the relevant information needed for each step to be successful.

Reference

Friis, R. H., & Sellers, T. A. (2021). Epidemiology for public health practice (6th ed.). Jones and Bartlett Learning. ISBN-13: 9781284175431.

Chapter 12

https://www.cdc.gov/eis/casestudies/xoswego.401.303.compendium.pdf question #2

https://sphweb.bumc.bu.edu/otlt/sparta/docs/AdviceonMakinganEpidemicCurve.htm

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