An outbreak had 400 confirmed cases and 20 deaths among them. What is the case fatality rate?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 5.0%
- Step 1: Case fatality = deaths among cases / number of cases x 100.
- Step 2: 20 / 400 x 100 = 5.0%.
Answer
5.0%.
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