The epidemiological curve is crucial for several reasons:
- Identifying the Source: Helps in identifying the possible source of the outbreak. - Determining the Mode of Transmission: Provides clues about whether the disease is spreading through a common source or person-to-person. - Guiding Public Health Interventions: Assists in planning control measures and interventions. - Predicting Future Cases: Helps in forecasting the likely future course of the outbreak.
