Outbreak Investigations Around the World: Case Studies in Infectious Disease Field Epidemiology

摘要

Most people experience infectious disease outbreaks as frightening news reports that cause panic and fear, but for public health workers they are common occurrences that are part of the almost daily routine. Some outbreaks have gained particular notoriety because they were totally unexpected, affected many people, involved a novel microbe, were especially virulent, or for other reasons became a focus of media attention. Although every outbreak has its peculiarities, each represents an important opportunity to understand, generalize, and improve preparedness. Outbreak Investigations Around the World is a collection of diverse, mostly well-known case studies presenting both fundamental information and the personal experiences of each chapter’s scientist-author. It represents a compilation of fascinating accounts and insightful lessons for students, professionals, and the public.