(Hungary) "Had the case been reported after the first two or three illnesses, we could have advised on preventative measures to be taken and the entire thing would not have spiralled so far. I do think that proper reporting and monitoring has an important role in reducing the length and the number of people affected by an epidemic." Appendix 5. Barriers for the timely recognition of outbreaks in the hospital environment Lack of knowledge (Hungary) "Infection control is not an incorporated subject in doctor training, and old habits and bad habits are much harder to change. It would be of utmost importance to have infection control taught to medical students and specialist trainees. To get an early concept of these matters."