Infectious Disease: Epidemiology

Part 1: Select either foodborne illness, a parasitic disease of public health importance, or one of the six notifiable diseases listed Below: anthrax, botulism, brucellosis, diphtheria, plague, tularemia. Note: at least four of these six have been of some concern as potential bioterrorism agents. Write 2-3 page paper discussing the following: a)name and describe the condition; b)name and describe the agent that causes it; c) outline the population(s) at risk and means of transmission; d)describe why the disease is of particular public health importance; e) outline the most effective prevention strategies; f) discuss what the outlook is for prevention, control, or possible eradication of the condition. Part 2 (answer 18 questions) 1. Define the terms “cluster,” “outbreak,” and “epidemic;” 2. List the steps in the investigation of an outbreak; 3. Draw, interpret, and describe the value of an epidemic curve; 4. Calculate and compare food-specific attack rates to identify possible vehicles; 5. List reasons for investigating an outbreak that has apparently ended. use these websites to help assist you” http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/su6004a6.htm http://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/foodborne-germs.html http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/about.html