Gaëtan Dugas Is Frequently Referred to as the Individual Who

question 27

Multiple Choice

Gaëtan Dugas is frequently referred to as the individual who began the spread of HIV within the gay male community in North America in the 1970s. In epidemiology he is known as the:

• A) first patient
• B) superspreader
• C) patient 1
• D) index case
• E) first data point

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Definitions:

Symptoms

Signs or indications of a disease, disorder, or condition experienced by an individual, often prompting medical consultation or examination.

Disease

A condition that impairs normal tissue function, caused by factors like infections, genetics, or environmental factors.

Inconclusive HIV Test

A result of an HIV test that does not definitively indicate whether an individual is positive or negative for the HIV virus.

Code

A system of symbols, letters, or words given certain meanings, used for sending messages, or representing information.