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index case

/ˈɪndeks keɪs/

翻译: 流行病学中指疫情中第一个被记录或发现的病例,用于追溯感染的起源与传播链。

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/ˈɪndeks keɪs/C1formalmedical
  • zh流行病学中指疫情中第一个被记录或发现的病例,用于追溯感染的起源与传播链。

The first documented patient or case in a disease outbreak, used in epidemiology to trace the origin and spread of an infection.

  1. First documented caseC1formal

    The first documented patient in a disease outbreak within a population, or the first case brought to the attention of health authorities.

    zh指示病例

    • The index case was traced back to a traveler returning from abroad.
    • Identifying the index case is crucial for controlling an epidemic.
    • Health officials interviewed the index case to track potential contacts.