Rapid identification typically involves the following steps:
1. Surveillance: Continuous monitoring of health data to detect unusual patterns or clusters of illness. 2. Sample Collection: Obtaining specimens (e.g., blood, saliva, swabs) from affected individuals. 3. Laboratory Testing: Conducting diagnostic tests to detect the presence of pathogens. 4. Data Analysis: Interpreting test results and epidemiological data to confirm the presence of a disease. 5. Notification: Reporting findings to relevant public health authorities and stakeholders.
