Oswego Outbreak Investigation

Read the “Oswego Outbreak Investigation,” located in the study materials.

In a 750-1,000 word paper, evaluate the situation and present your findings. Include the following:

1. Refer to the “Oswego O
   

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   Course Code	Class Code	Assignment Title	Total Points
   PUB-540	PUB-540-O500	Oswego Outbreak Investigation	120.0
   Criteria	Percentage	1: Unsatisfactory (0.00%)	2. Less Than Satisfactory (74.00%)	3. Satisfactory (79.00%)	4. Good (87.00%)	5. Excellent (100.00%)	Comments	Points Earned
   Criteria	100.0%
   Epi Curve	10.0%	Interpretation of epi curve is omitted.	Interpretation of epi curve is incomplete.	Interpretation of epi curve regarding average incubation period, source, and transmission is summarized. There are minor omissions or inaccuracies.	Interpretation of epi curve regarding average incubation period, source, and transmission is discussed. Some detail is needed for accuracy or clarity. The narrative is adequately supported.	An accurate interpretation of epi curve regarding average incubation period, source, and transmission is presented. The interpretation is clear, well-supported, and informative.
   Identification of Potential Infectious Agents	10.0%	Potential infectious agents are not identified; or, the potential infectious agents identified are not based on incubation range and clinical symptoms.	An attempt is made to use incubation range and clinical symptoms to identify potential infectious agents that could be responsible for the outbreak. The narrative is incomplete.	Incubation range and clinical symptoms are generally applied to identify potential infectious agents that could be responsible for the outbreak. An explanation is summarized. Some support is needed.	Incubation range and clinical symptoms are applied to identify potential infectious agents that could be responsible for the outbreak. The explanation is adequate. Some detail is needed for accuracy or clarity.	Incubation range and clinical symptoms are correctly applied to identify potential infectious agents that could be responsible for the outbreak. The explanation for the findings is well-supported.
   Oswego Outbreak (Evidence for outbreak, steps required to investigate, application of steps to Oswego event)	20.0%	The discussion on the Oswego event is omitted.	Qualifying criteria for why Oswego are considered an outbreak, steps required to investigate an outbreak, and application of these steps to the Oswego event are only partially discussed.	Qualifying criteria for why Oswego are considered an outbreak, steps required to investigate an outbreak, and application of these steps to the Oswego event are summarized. Relevant information needed for each step to be successful is generally used. There are minor omissions or inaccuracies. Some support is needed.	Qualifying criteria for why Oswego is considered an outbreak, steps required to investigate an outbreak, and application of these steps to the Oswego event are discussed and explained. Relevant information needed for each step to be successful is discussed. Some detail is needed for accuracy or clarity.	A clear explanation, including qualifying criteria for why Oswego is considered an outbreak, steps required to investigate an outbreak, and application of these steps to the Oswego event is accurate and detailed. Relevant information needed for each step to be successful is thoroughly discussed. The narrative is organized and well-supported.
   Routes of Transmission for Agent	15.0%	Possible routes of transmission for the expected agent are omitted.	Possible routes of transmission for the expected agent are partially discussed.	Possible routes of transmission for the expected agent are summarized. There are minor omissions or inaccuracies.	Possible routes of transmission for the expected agent are discussed. Some detail is needed for accuracy or clarity.	Possible routes of transmission for the expected agent are accurate and thoroughly discussed.
   Recommended Control Measures for Prevention Levels	15.0%	Control measures are omitted.	Control measures are incomplete.	A control measure for each prevention level is summarized. The control measures are generally based on findings. There are minor omissions or inaccuracies.	A control measure for each prevention level is discussed. The control measures are based on findings. Some detail is needed for accuracy or clarity.	A control measure for each prevention level is detailed and well supported.
   Thesis Development and Purpose	7.0%	Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.	Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.	Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.	Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.	Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
   Argument Logic and Construction	8.0%	Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.	Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.	Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.	Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.	Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
   Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)	5.0%	Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.	Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.	Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.	Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.	Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
   Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)	5.0%	Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.	Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.	Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.	Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.	All format elements are correct.
   Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)	5.0%	Sources are not documented.	Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.	Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.	Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.	Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
   Total Weightage	100%

   utbreak Investigation.” Read the scenario and review the epidemic curve that describes the time of onset of illness. What does this curve tell you regarding the average incubation period, source, and transmission?

2. Using the incubation range and clinical symptoms, identify potential infectious agents that could be responsible for the outbreak (refer to the study material, “Compendium of Acute Foodborne and Waterborne Diseases”). Provide an explanation for your findings.
3. Why is this considered an outbreak? Discuss the criteria for why it is considered an outbreak.
4. Describe the steps required to investigate an outbreak and apply each step to the Oswego event. Include the relevant information needed for each step to be successful.
5. Discuss the possible routes of transmission for the expected agent.
6. Based on this information, what control measures would you recommend? State a control measure for each prevention level: primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.

You are required to cite to a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and public health content.

I have attached two attachments that go along with the assignment. Please review this.