Which Factor Assisted Dr

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which factor assisted Dr.John Snow's epidemiological determination that cholera was occurring as a common source outbreak?

• A)he was able to limit access to the source he determined responsible for disease spread
• B)his investigation began relatively soon after the first cases were seen
• C)he had comparable non-infected sources as a comparative base
• D)water access for most individuals was localized
• E)all are contributing factors

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