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  • Outbreak investigation


    • Outbreak investigation
      In this, section we will cover how to conduct an effective disease outbreak investigation. We will learn about the goals and foundation of a disease outbreak investigation, how to implement the steps, conduct and assess a disease outbreak investigation in different animal systems. We will also learn about basic descriptive statistics to accurately describe a disease outbreak event, basic analytical statistics used to assess a disease outbreak event and three basic observational studies and their uses in epidemiology.
    • What will you learn?

      By the end of the module, participants will be able to:  

      • explain the goals and foundation of a disease outbreak investigation;
      • explain and implement the steps in preparing for, conducting and assessing a disease outbreak investigation;
      • explain and apply basic descriptive statistics to accurately describe a disease outbreak event;
      • explain and apply basic analytical statistics used to assess a disease outbreak event.

    • Goals and foundation of a disease outbreak investigation for animal disease

      In this lesson,  you will learn about the goals and foundation of a disease outbreak investigation, about implementing the steps, conducting, and assessing a disease outbreak investigation. Please watch the lecture by Dr. Prakit Sirsai, Chief of Animal Health Section, Nakornpanom Provincial Livestock Office, Department of Livestock Development.


      Estimated time required: one hour.
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      Goals and foundation of a disease outbreak investigation for animal disease, part one Page
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      Goals and foundation of a disease outbreak investigation for animal disease, part two Page
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      Goals and foundation of a disease outbreak investigation for animal disease, part three Page
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      Goals and foundation of a disease outbreak investigation for animal disease, part four Page

    • Basic descriptive and analytic statistics for disease outbreak event

      In this lesson, you will learn about the basic descriptive and analytical statistics needed to accurately describe and assess a disease outbreak event. You will also learn about the basic analytical statistics used to assess a disease outbreak event. Please watch the lecture by Dr. Sith Premashthira, R-FETPV Manager, Department of Livestock Development.

      Estimated time required: one hour, thirty minutes.
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      Basic descriptive and analytical statistics, part one Page
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      Basic descriptive and analytical statistics, part two Page
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      Basic descriptive and analytical statistics, part three Page
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      Basic analytical statistics used to assess a disease outbreak event, part one Page
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      Basic analytical statistics used to assess a disease outbreak event, part two Page
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      Basic analytical statistics used to assess a disease outbreak event, part three Page

    • Supplementary lesson

      As part of your supplementary topics, the following lessons are listed below:

      • Outbreak Investigation by Dr. Thanit Rattanathumsakul.
      • Study design and sample size calculation for outbreak investigation by Dr.Tosapol Dejyong.

    • Outbreak investigation

      This lesson was delivered by Dr. Thanit Rattanathumsakul, during the Joint June Course organized by FETP and R-FETPV. In this lesson, you will learn about  the goals and foundation of a disease outbreak investigation and implement the steps in preparing for conducting and assessing a disease outbreak investigation.


      Estimated time required: one hour, thirty minutes.
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      Outbreak investigation Page

    • Study design and sample size calculation for outbreak investigation

      In this lesson, you will learn about the three basic observational studies and their uses in epidemiology. Please watch the lecture by Dr. Tosapol Dejyong.


      Estimated time required: one hour.
    • Icône Page
      Study design and sample size calculation for outbreak investigation Page
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