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-== 1. Prepare for field work ==
+# Prepare for field work
+# Establish the existence of an outbreak
+# Verify the diagnosis
-== 2. Establish the existence of an outbreak ==
+# Construct a working case definition
+# Find cases systematically and record information
-== 3. Verify the diagnosis ==
+# Perform descriptive epidemiology
+# Develop hypotheses
-== 4. Construct a working case definition ==
+# Evaluate hypotheses epidemiologically
+# As necessary, reconsider, refine, and re-evaluate hypotheses
-== 5. Find cases systematically and record information ==
+# Compare and reconcile with laboratory and/or environmental studies
+# Implement control and prevention measures
-== 6. Perform descriptive epidemiology ==
+# Initiate or maintain surveillance
+# Communicate findings
-== 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''.