Know how to interpret an epidemic curve

The video tutorial explains epidemic curves, which visually represent the onset of illness in outbreaks. It covers three types of outbreaks: point source, common source, and propagated. Point source outbreaks occur when a group is exposed to a pathogen at a single point in time, while common source outbreaks involve exposure over a period. Propagated outbreaks spread from person to person. The tutorial also discusses incubation periods, infection spread, and how epidemics eventually burn out due to factors like immunity and public health measures.

What is the significance of the minimum and maximum incubation periods?

How does a propagated outbreak differ from the other types of outbreaks discussed?

What factors contribute to the eventual decline of an epidemic?