Objectives of an epidemic investigation :

I summarize the objectives fore the below points:

1. To define the magnitude of the epidemic outbreak or involvement in terms of time, place & person. 

2. To determine the particular condition and factors responsible for occurrence of the epidemic.

 3. To identify the cause, source(s) of infection and mode of transmission.

 4. To implement immediate control measure. 5. To make recommendation to prevent recurrence.