What Are the Key Components of Infectious Disease Research?
Surveillance: Monitoring the incidence and prevalence of diseases to detect outbreaks and monitor trends. Outbreak Investigation: Identifying the source, transmission routes, and control measures during an outbreak. Risk Factor Identification: Determining the determinants and exposures that increase the likelihood of infection. Prevention and Control: Developing and evaluating interventions such as vaccines, sanitation measures, and public health policies. Modeling: Using mathematical models to predict the spread of diseases and the impact of interventions.
