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2.3.3.6 Analyse sequences by using sequence databases
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2.3.4.: Laboratory methods
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2.3.4.1 Identify key laboratory investigations relevant to selected symptoms and/or suspected pathogens
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2.3.4.2 Identify situations where genetic typing methods should be used
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2.3.4.3 Perform evaluation studies of diagnostic test accuracy (sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value)
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2.3.5.: Microbiological input to epidemiological investigations
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2.3.5.1 Collaborate with epidemiologist to established criteria for microbiological input
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3.: Epidemiological investigations
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3.1.: Surveillance
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3.1.1.: New surveillance system
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3.1.1.1 Obtain support for the surveillance system from the individuals who will be responsible for ensuring that the system is implemented
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3.1.1.2 Develop a case report form and obtain clearance from appropriate individuals or offices
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3.1.1.3 Design the surveillance system (public health importance, action/intervention available, objectives of the system, case definition, indicators, data collection, source of information, transmission of information, software and hardware, data analysis, feedback procedures, recipients, use of information)
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3.1.1.4 Conduct a pilot study if necessary
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3.1.1.5 Supervise data collection and collation
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3.1.1.6 Analyse the data, selecting appropriate methods
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3.1.1.7 Provide the results of the analysis to appropriate individuals choosing the appropriate mode of communication
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3.1.1.8 Indicate the need for prevention or control measures, or further investigation, make appropriate recommendations; If the findings of the surveillance system indicates
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3.1.1.9 Develop a framework to evaluate the surveillance system using standard criteria
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3.1.2.: Day-to-day surveillance activities
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3.1.2.1 Check incoming surveillance reports for plausibility and collection of missing information
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3.1.2.2 Conduct regular data analysis of surveillance data
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3.1.2.3. Interpret current trends in the surveillance data and develop corresponding recommendations
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3.1.2.4 Participate in regular feedback of surveillance data to stakeholders
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3.1.2.5 Write a scientific report using the analysed data
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3.1.3.: Evaluation of an existing surveillance system
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3.1.3.1 Describe the public health importance of the health event, and the public health strategy
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3.1.3.2 Describe the system: 1 list the objectives; 2 describe the health event; 3 state the case definition; 4 draw a flow chart of the system; 5 describe the components and operational modes of the system; 6 assess usefulness by indicating action taken as a result of the data from the surveillance system
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3.1.3.3 Evaluate the system for each of the following criteria: simplicity, flexibility, acceptability, sensitivity, positive predictive value, representativeness, timeliness
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3.1.3.4 Describe the resources used to operate the system
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3.1.3.5 List conclusions and recommendations
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3.1.3.6 Identify areas for improvement and their feasibility
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3.1.3.7 Provide stakeholders and other appropriate individuals with written recommendations for improving or discontinuing the surveillance system
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3.1.3.8 Assist with implementing improvements to the existing surveillance system if requested
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3.2.: Outbreak investigations
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3.2.1.: Classical approach to outbreak investigation
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3.2.1.01 Obtain preliminary information
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3.2.1.02 Describe public health problem, how it was discovered
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3.2.1.03 Gather epidemiological information
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3.2.1.04 Address nature and urgency of the problem
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3.2.1.05 Plan for future action
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3.2.1.06 Establish what level of control or investigation is necessary
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3.2.1.07 Make a site visit if requested and agreed
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3.2.1.08 Take part in the establishment of the outbreak control team
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3.2.1.09 Conduct an on-site investigation
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3.2.1.10 Confirm the outbreak, diagnosis, case definition
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3.2.1.11 Count cases and orient the data according to time, place and person characteristics
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3.2.1.12 Develop a hypothesis compatible with descriptive data and with the suspected source and the vehicle
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3.2.1.13 Test hypothesis, verify biological plausibility and compatibility of epidemiological results with other information
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3.2.1.14 Develop recommendations for preventive and control measures, verify that control measures are effective
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