The First Identified Case in an Outbreak Is Called the

question 62

Multiple Choice

The first identified case in an outbreak is called the

• A)starter case.
• B)traceable case.
• C)primary case.
• D)index case.

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Definitions:

Birth

The act or process of bearing or bringing forth offspring from the womb, marking the beginning of a new individual's life outside the mother's body.

Ectopic Pregnancy

A pregnancy in which the fertilized egg implants outside the uterine cavity, leading to serious health risks.

Fallopian Tube

One of two uterine tubes extending toward an ovary.

Endometrium

The mucous membrane lining the interior of the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for possible implantation of an embryo.