Outbreak investigation is a systematic process carried out by public health authorities and professionals to identify the cause and extent of a disease outbreak.
Center of Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases in Animals! As a service center focused on infectious diseases in animals, your primary goal is to monitor, research, and respond to new and recurring infectious diseases that affect animals. This includes domestic animals, wildlife, and livestock.
Outbreak
investigation
Outbreak investigation is a systematic process carried out by public health authorities and professionals to identify the cause and extent of a disease outbreak. The main goal of an outbreak investigation is to understand and control the spread of the disease, protect public health, and prevent further cases. Outbreaks can involve various infectious diseases, such as viral, bacterial, or parasitic infections, as well as non-infectious diseases.
Diagnostic service
Diagnostic services, such as clinical laboratories and public health laboratories, are responsible for conducting tests on samples from suspected cases to identify the specific pathogen responsible for the outbreak. This could involve tests like PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), serological tests, culture, or genetic sequencing.
