Into to Epidemiology

The epidemiologists have contacted the school. You have been requested to join them in conducting a site visit of the school.

Click here for a site visit to the school.

Please answer these questions:

  • Based on the information that you obtained during your site visit, did the outbreak occur in the school cafeteria or at theschool party?  Explain.
  • What is the incidence rate of this foodborne illness?
  • In general, what is the difference between an incidence rate and a prevalence rate?