Outbreaks Flashcards
1
Q
Attack Rate
A
Same as cumulative incidence in group observed over epidemic
2
Q
Virulence Ratio
A
Overt cases/total number infected (via immunoassay)
3
Q
Propagated Epidemic
A
Numerous infected people spreading to each other
4
Q
7 Steps When Conducting Outbreak Investigation
A
Establish case definition Enhance surveillance Describe cases by person/place/time Develop exposure hypotheses Conduct analytic studies if appropriate Implement control interventions Communicate results
