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+# Prepare for field work
-== Steps ==
+# Establish the existence of an outbreak
+# Verify the diagnosis
-=== 1. Prepare for field work ===
+# Construct a working case definition
+# Find cases systematically and record information
-=== 2. Establish the existence of an outbreak ===
+# Perform descriptive epidemiology
+# Develop hypotheses
-=== 3. Verify the diagnosis ===
+# Evaluate hypotheses epidemiologically
+# As necessary, reconsider, refine, and re-evaluate hypotheses
-=== 4. Construct a working case definition ===
+# Compare and reconcile with laboratory and/or environmental studies
+# Implement control and prevention measures
-=== 5. Find cases systematically and record information ===
+# Initiate or maintain surveillance
+# Communicate findings
-=== 6. Perform descriptive epidemiology ===
-=== 7. Develop hypotheses ===
-=== 8. Evaluate hypotheses epidemiologically ===
-=== 9. As necessary, reconsider, refine, and re-evaluate hypotheses ===
-=== 10. Compare and reconcile with laboratory and/or environmental studies ===
-=== 11. Implement control and prevention measures ===
-=== 12. Initiate or maintain surveillance ===
-=== 13. Communicate findings ===
 == Further Reading ==
 * [https://www.cdc.gov/ophss/csels/dsepd/ss1978/lesson6/section2.html Lesson 6: Investigating an Outbreak], in ''Principles of Epidemiology in Public Health Practice, Third Edition''.