This work describes a "Communicable Disease Control' outbreak scenario about a hypothetical outbreak of dengue fever in a fictional African country. It was created using the steps to conduct an epidemiological field investigation, created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (USA). After an introduction into the fictional country and its geographical circumstances, a fictional outbreak in the year 2019 is described.
To confirm the outbreak, the preparations to investigate are introduced and the confirmation of the diagnosis explained. Subsequently, the existence of the outbreaks is determined. Furthermore, the count cases are identified, and the collected data is tabulated and oriented. The data is then compared and reconciled with laboratory and environmental findings. On this basis hypotheses are developed.
The following chapter deals with the topic of the outbreak management. Firstly, it is discussed how further transmissions can be prevented. Secondly, the management of the already sick persons is described. Lastly, the response is monitored. In the last chapter the findings are communicated.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Country and geographical introduction
- 2019 Outbreak
- Confirming the Outbreak
- Prepare to Investigate
- Confirm the Diagnosis
- Determine the existence of an outbreak
- Descriptive Epidemiology and Record Cases
- Identify and Count Cases
- Tabulate and Orient the Data
- Compare and reconcile with laboratory and/or environmental finding
- Develop hypotheses
- Outbreak management
- Preventing further transmissions
- Managing Sick persons
- Monitoring the response
- Communicate Findings
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This document outlines a scenario for a dengue fever outbreak in a fictional African country, Macondo, using established public health protocols and guidelines. The scenario utilizes the ten communicable disease control steps outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the seven response to an outbreak steps described in the Control of Communicable Disease Manual.
- Outbreak investigation and confirmation
- Descriptive epidemiology and case identification
- Public health response strategies
- Disease surveillance and communication
- Importance of cultural considerations in public health interventions
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This section provides a brief background of Macondo, a fictional island nation in the Indian Ocean. It highlights the country's geography, population distribution, and language barriers, setting the stage for the outbreak scenario.
- 2019 Outbreak: This chapter describes a previous outbreak of Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) in Macondo. It details the initial detection of the outbreak, the eventual identification of the causative agent (Zika virus), and the measures taken to control the spread of the virus.
- Confirming the Outbreak: This chapter outlines the steps involved in investigating and confirming a suspected outbreak. It emphasizes the need for thorough laboratory diagnosis, clinical examination, data review, and interviews to rule out other potential causes and to establish the existence of an outbreak.
- Descriptive Epidemiology and Record Cases: This chapter focuses on identifying and counting cases effectively to understand the geographic extent and population affected by the outbreak. It explores different surveillance methods, including active, passive, and rumour surveillance, highlighting their importance in capturing a comprehensive picture of the outbreak.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This scenario revolves around key concepts like dengue fever outbreak, communicable disease control, public health response, outbreak investigation, descriptive epidemiology, surveillance methods, and cultural considerations in public health interventions. It further emphasizes the importance of understanding the role of factors such as language barriers, social networks, and medical infrastructure in shaping the course of an outbreak.
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- John Doe (Author), 2020, Communicable Disease Control. A Dengue Fever Outbreak in a Fictional African Country, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/983248
