Epidemiology is defined as the study of diseases among populations. How does epidemiology relate to microbiology? What is the difference between an epidemiologist and a microbiologist? If you were an epidemiologist interviewing someone with an infectious disease that could lead to an epidemic, what are some questions you might ask?

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You are an Epidemiologist at the South Australian Department of Health. A Doctor from the hospital calls to inform you that they are investigating a case of suspected Ebola.

Part A

Patient history

57 year old female who returned from an Ebola effected country 2 days prior. Presented to hospital with fever, confusion and headache. The case history indicates that she attended a funeral whilst overseas. She has no known contact with a case of Ebola.

Provide short answers for the 4 questions below (2-3 sentences)

a) Is this case worth investigating? What would be your first steps?

b) What are the potential sources of exposure and modes of transmission for the suspected Ebola case?

c) Could a disease, such as Ebola, become an epidemic in Australia? Explain your answer

Only answer part C, other parts in separate posts.