Assignment: Waterborne Outbreak of Cryptosporidium Infections
Public health response is crucial in the event of an infectious disease outbreak to reduce the number of people infected and to reduce the spread of disease. In outbreaks of a large magnitude, miscommunication between local, state, and federal agencies can delay the response and the effectiveness of the treatment.
Review the case study in the chapter "The Massive Waterborne Outbreak of Cryptosporidium Infections, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1993" in your textbook.
Write a 3 to 4 pages report in Microsoft Word format to include the following:
A. Describe, in brief, the health issue in the case study as well as the response methods to the health issue in chronological order.
B. Evaluate the case study for appropriateness of response by both local and state officials.
C. Rate the readiness and proficiency of the city health officials in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Suggest more effective response methods for the public health response in this case study.
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
A. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
B. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
C. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.