Disease Detectives

Disease Detectives is an event focused on the field of epidemiology. The event consists of a written test with three parts: Background & Surveillance, Outbreak Investigation, and Patterns, Control, & Prevention. 

Participants will use their investigative skills in the scientific study of disease, injury, health, and disability in populations or groups of people.

All topics are listed on the 2025 rulebook

Each team is allowed cheat sheet (front and back)

Vocab Terms (example cheat sheet)

Student Practice Test 1

Student Practice Key 1

Student Practice Test & Key

SO Practice Test & Key 1

Library of SO Tests

SO Epidemiology Notes

Wiki- helpful!

Quizlet

CDC Materials

How Diseases Spread

Disease Detective Playlist

Disease Detective Resources Page