Use investigative data for prevention

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inoculum of infectious agent can vary because of the size of the portion or

focal areas of contamination within a food. There is also individual

variation in susceptibility to infection.

j. Use investigative data for prevention. Preventing further

illnesses is the primary purpose of a foodborne illness investigation.

During or immediately after completing the investigation, recommend and/or

implement measures to prevent further illness.

k. Submit a Medical Event Report. Any foodborne disease outbreak must

be reported following the guidelines of BUMEDINST 6220.12 series on Medical

Event Reports.

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