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The Outbreak Manual

ISDS

 

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1st Author : Durrheim, D
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Publisher: Other/ unknown/ unpublished
Publication Date: 6/1998
ISBN: 0-9584243-1-4
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Publication Type: Manual
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Summary An infectious disease epidemic requires an immediate and effective response. This manual provides keys to effective epidemic response
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You should:

  1. Familiarise yourself with the case definitions in The Outbreak Manual. The infectious diseases included are those which, when they occur more frequently than usual, pose a serious threat to the public's health.
  2. Be alert and look for cases meeting the case definition.
  3. Immediately respond as indicated. An immediate correct response will limit the extent of an epidemic.
  4. Always remember that the provincial team (Mpumalanga Epidemic Task Force) is there to provide you with epidemiological, micro-biological and logistical support during outbreaks.

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