Once the source of an outbreak is identified, discuss at least two general measures that can be used to control it.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: A good answer will contain a 1-2 paragraph description for each of the two control measures they select. The measures covered in the chapter are: Eliminating or treating the source: Recalling an implicated product, removing an infected food handler from work and providing medical treatment, or eliminating insect breeding sites; Cohorting patients: A common approach in hospitals, child care, and other institutional settings; Preventing further exposures: Washing hands and covering coughs during an influenza outbreak, safe food preparation practices, educational efforts to change knowledge and behaviors to limit HIV transmission; Protecting populations at risk: Vaccination or chemoprophylaxis for persons at risk
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What will be an ideal response?