Case Finding and Line Listing: A Guide for the Investigator

Topic: 
Epidemiology & Surveillance
Format: 
Informational Brief
Time: 
40 minutes
Level: 
Introductory
University: 
University of North Carolina
PERLC: 
University of North Carolina PERLC

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Description: 

This issue of FOCUS offered by the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health discusses the importance of case finding and line listing, challenges that arise while collecting relevant information, and proper management of the data.

Learning Objectives: 
  • Discuss the importance of case finding and line listing
  • Discuss strategies to identify cases and common challenges during the process
  • Discuss how to collect and use the information gathered
  • Discuss the creation and management of a line listing
PHEP Capabilities: 
Public Health Surveillance and Epidemiological Investigation