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1. The outbreak is the occurrence of more [[case]]s of a [[disease]] than would normally be expected in a specific place or among a group, over a given period of time. | 1. The outbreak is the occurrence of more [[case]]s of a [[disease]] than would normally be expected in a specific place or among a group, over a given period of time. | ||
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2. An Outbreak is an unexpected increase in the number of cases of a specific disease or clinical symptom. | 2. An Outbreak is an unexpected increase in the number of cases of a specific disease or clinical symptom. | ||
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Revision as of 08:29, 2 November 2020
1. The outbreak is the occurrence of more cases of a disease than would normally be expected in a specific place or among a group, over a given period of time.
Related Terms: Pandemic Influenza
(Source: Business Continuity Management Institute - BCM Institute) |
2. An Outbreak is an unexpected increase in the number of cases of a specific disease or clinical symptom.
(2006, Vermont Department of Health. Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Plan)