Quick Learn Lessons
These Quick Learn lessons are intended for learners without an epidemiology background or those looking to refresh their skills. Lessons below help learners develop fundamental knowledge and skills in epidemiology.
Create an Epi Curve
Learn how to create an epi curve from a line list.
Determine the Mode of Spread from an Epi Curve Coming Soon
Learn how to determine the outbreak's likely mode of spread by analyzing an epi curve.
Determine the Likely Period of Exposure from an Epi Curve Coming Soon
Interpret an epi curve and determine the likely period of exposure that led to the outbreak.
Create an Epi Curve
X and Y Axes
An epi curve is represented by a graph with two axes that intersect at right angles.
The horizontal x-axis is the date or time of illness onset among cases.
The vertical y-axis is the number of cases.
Each axis is divided into equally spaced intervals, although the intervals for the two axes may differ.
