What is case holding in public health?

Case holding in public health refers to the practice of isolating and caring for individuals who have been infected with a contagious disease to prevent the spread of the infection to others. This can involve isolating infected individuals at home or in a healthcare setting, and implementing measures such as quarantine and social distancing to prevent contact between infected individuals and others. Case holding is an important component of outbreak control and management, and can help to slow the spread of an infection and protect vulnerable populations.