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What is the primary case in epidemiology?
The first person identified as having the disease in a study
Who is the index case in epidemiology?
The first person brought to the attention of the epidemiologist
What is a secondary case according to the text?
An individual who got the disease from contact with the primary case
What do the criteria of identification in epidemiology include?
Laboratory detection of agents
In epidemiology, what represents the index case according to the text?
The first disease case brought to the epidemiologist's attention
This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of disease cases in epidemiology, including definitions of a case, primary case, and index case. Learn about how cases are identified and their significance in public health investigations.
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