Epidemiology & Screening · NEET PG Preparation Community Medicine (PSM)
During an outbreak of cholera in a village of 5,000 population, 250 cases are reported over a period of two weeks, out of which 25 patients die. What…
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During an outbreak of cholera in a village of 5,000 population, 250 cases are reported over a period of two weeks, out of which 25 patients die. What is the case fatality rate (CFR) of cholera in this outbreak?
- A.0.5%
- B.5.0%
- C.10.0%Correct answer
- D.25.0%
Solution
Case Fatality Rate (CFR) is defined as the proportion of cases of a specified condition that are fatal within a specified time. Formula: (Number of deaths from disease / Number of diagnosed cases of disease) . Here, .
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