Disease Detectives

1
Disease Detectives

• In this case study simulation you will be part of
  an epidemiological team. The other members of
  the team have the same color folder as you do.
  You should now sit with the other members of your
  team.

2
Investigation

• Each member of your team has a investigation
  sheet in their folder to tell them which aspect
  of the investigation they will handle. The three
  areas of investigation are Epidemiology,
  Physicians Investigation, and Laboratory
  Investigation. There are red folders one for
  each area of investigation. Meet with your
  investigative colleagues and thoroughly review
  the collected information.

3
Collaboration

• Return to your investigative group and go through
  the evidence each of you has gathered carefully
  and write up your final reports and be prepared
  to discuss your findings.

4
vocabulary

• There is a set of glossary sheets in each
  investigation folder. Some of the terms you may
  be unfamiliar with are
• Epidemiology- The study of the factors
  influencing frequency and distribution of
  disease.
• Endemic Disease-Disease which is present in a
  population, usually at a low level.
• Re-emerging Disease- A disease which has existed
  in a population at a very low level and for some
  reason is becoming more common.
• Emerging Disease- A disease which is new to a
  population.