The local epidemiologists are called to the facility. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BELOW:
Q1.What questions do you have for the patient? The health care providers? Is there anyone else to interview and if so what questions are asked?
Q2.What infectious diseases are endemic to Somalia? Kenya?
Q3.Who else may be in danger and what actions must you take in order to prevent more cases from occurring and identify potential cases as quickly as possible?
Q4.What infectious diseases (and their agents!) would be part of your differential diagnosis?
Q5.What is the agent? How do you come to this determination? Explain how the symptoms and other clues helped you determine possible agents.
Q6.What public health actions need to occur now? Are there policies that can be put in place? Why or why not?
Q7. Who would you work with to design policies and why? What are the ethical principles guiding your policymaking approach?
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