SARS Outbreak Study 2

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Step 3: Study Design

Now you are ready to move forward with designing a study.  One of the first and most important steps in any study is developing specific aims and hypotheses.

  • Who is at risk of becoming ill?

  • What is the disease?

  • Where is the source of the epidemic?

  • What type of epidemic is this?

  • What is the route of transmission?

  • What measures to control the outbreak should be implemented?

 

1. Based on the facts as presented, select the answer below that represents the best hypothesis for the agent and transmission of SARS as well as the optimal control policy for the Amory Apartment Complex.
checkbox a. The possible agent of infection is coronavirus. The most likely spread of SARS is person-to-person.
checkbox b. The possible agent of infection is coronavirus. The most likely spread of SARS is person-to-person. The best approach for control of future SARS outbreaks is isolation of cases and quarantine of exposed.
checkbox c. The most likely mode of transmission of SARS is vector-borne, a mosquito. The best approach for control of the future SARS outbreaks is to stop traveling by airplane.
checkbox d. The possible agent of infection is a West Nile Virus. The most likely mode of spread of SARS is through sexual contact.
Introduction   >   Learning
Objectives		   >   Student
Role		   >   Study
Design		   >   Data
Analysis		   >   Outbreak
Control		   >   Discussion
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