Several people show up at a local hospital with the symptoms of food poisoning. They are all interviewed about what they have recently eaten, and a common source of exposure is found: a nearby restaurant. Samples are taken from foods at the restaurant to be tested for pathogens causing the outbreak of illness. This scenario describes

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Epidemiology is the study of how diseases spread and can be controlled in populations. The scenario describes an epidemiological investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak, aiming to identify the source of the disease and prevent further cases.

Several People Show Up at a Local Hospital with the Symptoms