Outbreak investigation is very challenging and plays a vital role in public health mainly to prevent the spread of diseases and to reduce the mortality due to particular disease. Outbreak investigation establishes a good platform between the Clinicians and the public health professionals.
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Outbreak Investigation, Cholera, Epidemiology
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