Bainbridge College California Measles Outbreak 2014 Case Study

Each case study response should be at least 250 words in length but not to exceed 2 pages of content.o If utilized, the title page and abstract are excluded from the page limitation.o The reference page is exclusive of the page limitation. All citations should be formatted in current APA style.  At least 2 scholarly or peer-reviewed sources are must be included in the case study response. o While use of scripture is encouraged, the Bible does not contribute to the necessary 2 scholarly resources. Acceptable sources include scholarly articles published within the past 5 years, the Bible, the course text, or other epidemiological texts pertinent to the case study.

Read/Review:
Chapter 7, Case Study 7.1
Respond to the following question sets. Include a description of how you derived the response.
1.
What was the approximate length of the incubation period? Explain your answer with the
help of data from the outbreak and Figure 7.10.2.
Was this a point source, common source, or mixed propagated outbreak? Explain your
answer with help from the data from the outbreak.3.
When did the peak of the outbreak occur? Explain your answer with the help of data from
the outbreak and Figure 7.10.4.
Did the outbreak end spontaneously, or did it end because of control measures
implemented by the local health authorities? Explain your answer with the help of data
from the outbreak.