What is the primary reason for declaring an outbreak?
Outbreaks - investigation and control

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To increase public awareness
To sell more medical supplies
To take actions to protect public health
To create panic among the population
2.
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Which of the following is NOT typically part of an outbreak control team?
Microbiologists
Surveillance scientists
Public health specialists
Fashion designers
3.
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What is the purpose of establishing a case definition during an outbreak?
To identify the pathogen causing the outbreak
To decide on the treatment plan for patients
To determine the number of cases to be included in the outbreak
To speculate on the mode of transmission
4.
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What does an epidemiological curve (epi curve) help determine?
The effectiveness of the control measures
The exact number of people infected
The mode of transmission and progression of the outbreak
The cost of the outbreak
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following is a method used to control vector-borne diseases?
Spraying insecticide
Providing antibiotics
Isolating patients
Promoting hand hygiene
6.
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Why is it important to inform the public about an outbreak?
To encourage people to stay indoors
To ensure they seek medical care if symptomatic
To increase sales of medical supplies
To create a sense of urgency
7.
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What is the role of ongoing surveillance after an outbreak is declared over?
To sell more vaccines
To increase public fear
To reduce healthcare costs
To ensure the outbreak does not reoccur
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