What are the typical steps in an outbreak investigation?

What are the typical steps in an outbreak investigation?

• A. Define a case, verify the outbreak, count cases, implement control measures, and test hypotheses.
• B. Verify the outbreak, define a case, count cases, generate and test hypotheses, implement control measures.
• C. Identify the disease, administer vaccines, monitor response, declare end of outbreak.
• D. Collect data on cases, publish findings, and conduct randomized trials.

Answer: (B)