A new computer-based case study, "Gastroenteritis at a University in Texas," is now available

from CDC. Based on an actual outbreak investigation, this self-instructional, interactive exercise
teaches public health practitioners epidemiologic skills in outbreak investigation and allows them
to apply and practice those skills.

"Gastroenteritis at a University in Texas" is the third in the Foodborne Disease Outbreak

Investigation Case Study Series. Other case studies include "Botulism in Argentina" (released in
2002) and "E. coli O157:H7 Infection in Michigan" (released in 2004). The three case studies
cover a range of outbreak investigation topics. Because these case …