Problem: For years, Salmonella was a pathogen of public health concern in the Caribbean. Because of limited resources, however, the problem received inadequate attention. when outbreaks of Giar hea occurred among tourists at luxury hotels in the region, staff from the Caribbean Epidemiology Centre (CAREC) collaborated with the ministries of health from the affected countries agricultural and tourism agencies, to find the source.
a. How do case characteristics provide clues to the problem?
b. What studies should be undertaken?
c. What can be done to control the problem?