Which of the Following Statements Describe Event‐based Surveillance? (Select All

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describe event‐based surveillance? (Select all that apply)

• A)It is based on a specific case definition
• B)It is based on symptoms, signs, or other characteristics of a disease
• C)It requires diagnosis based on a laboratory test
• D)It is based on reports of individual cases of disease
• E)It plays a role in detecting potential outbreaks of disease

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Definitions:

Appendix

A small tube-shaped sac attached to the lower end of the large intestine, whose function in humans is considered vestigial.

Normal

Refers to what is considered usual, typical, or standard within a specific context or by societal norms.

Statistical Probability

The likelihood of an event occurring, measured on a scale from 0 to 1, where 0 means the event cannot happen and 1 means it will certainly happen.

Clinically Significant

A degree of significance in medical findings or outcomes that indicates an important change, especially in the diagnosis or treatment of a condition.