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Preliminary information and subject to change throughout the day
[Outbreak ID#] Multi-provincial outbreak of <PATHOGEN>
Epidemiologic Summary,
| Confirmed cases (n=#) | Probable cases (n=#) | Total (n=#) | |
| P/T Case Count | |||
| Estimated Burden of Illness1 | |||
|
Age (years) | |||
| Sex: % Male | |||
| Hospitalizations | |||
| Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) | |||
| Deaths | |||
| Onset date range | |||
| Reporting Delay (days) Range 90th Percentile Reporting Delay | |||
| PFGE patterns | |||
| Epidemic curve [Optional: Include Reporting Delay in Curve] | |||
UPDATES
Epidemiological:
Laboratory:
Food Safety:
Communications:
Other: (e.g., US updates)
Appendix A: Case Definitions
Confirmed
Probable
1Based on multiplier for [Pathogen] obtained from Thomas MK, Murray R, Flockhart L, et al. Estimates of the burden of foodborne illness in Canada for 30 specified pathogens and unspecified agents, Circa 2006. Foodborne Pathog Dis 2013;10(7):639-648.
Prepared by [insert agency name here]. Further distribution should be done only in accordance with the Foodborne Illness Outbreak Response Protocol.