An outbreak had 1000 confirmed cases and 8 deaths among them. What is the case fatality rate?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 0.8%
- Step 1: Case fatality = deaths among cases / number of cases x 100.
- Step 2: 8 / 1000 x 100 = 0.8%.
Answer
0.8%.
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