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public health > epidemic > epidemic curve

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epidemic curve  

Definition

  • An epidemic curve, also known as an epi curve or epidemiological curve, is a statistical chart used in epidemiology to visualise the onset of a disease outbreak. It can help with the identification of the mode of transmission of the disease. It can also show the disease's magnitude, its outliers, its trend over time, and its incubation period. (Wikipedia)

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Creator

  • Patricia Fener

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