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Cluster Investigation
For Cluster Investigation we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Toxic Substances.
Cluster Investigation (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) 
An epidemiologic investigation mounted to determine if there has been an unexpected increase in the number or prevalence of cases of illness. The increase can be with respect to a particular interval in time, a particular location, or both.
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Cluster Investigation (Toxic Substances)
A review of an unusual number, real or perceived, of health events (for example, reports of cancer) grouped together in time and location. Cluster investigations are designed to confirm case reports; determine whether they represent an unusual disease occurrence; and, if possible, explore possible causes and contributing environmental factors.
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