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Outbreak investigations and research 815


 
Module code OHB 815
Qualification Postgraduate
Faculty Faculty of Veterinary Science
Module content

A set of interdisciplinary sessions will assist the students to gain new insights in outbreak investigation and research which can support outbreak control.
In the first part of the module, emphasis will be on introducing the different theoretical and operational concepts, using exercises to practice hands-on skills, such as

  • 10 steps of outbreak investigation
  • surveillance and early warning
  • geographical information systems
  • involving stakeholders, communities, health systems
  • evaluation methods, data management
  • ethics

In the second part, we will go more in depth by unravelling research opportunities and discussing the challenges, the specificities and impact of investigations and research during outbreaks through disease-specific examples. We will discuss infectious disease outbreaks of rare pathogens (e.g. Ebola), often neglected outbreaks (e.g. Cholera), nosocomial outbreaks (e.g. Antimicrobial resistance -related), vector-borne disease outbreaks (e.g. Chikungunya), as well as discuss Covid-19 related investigations and research. In all examples we will focus on multi- and interdisciplinarity in outbreak investigation, control and research.
Module credits 15.00
NQF Level 09
Prerequisites No prerequisites.
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Veterinary Tropical Diseases
Period of presentation Semester 2
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