Glossary: Outbreak Investigation
A systematic process to identify the source, mode of transmission, and contributing factors of an unusual increase in infections, with the goal of implementing control measures to stop the outbreak and prevent future occurrences. It typically involves case definition, data collection, epidemiological analysis, and intervention.
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