Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

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Chapter 15 - Epidemiology and Nosocomial Infections - Self Quiz - Page 469: 4

Answer

True

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The incidence rate can indicate whether there is an increase or decrease in the spread of a disease. On the other hand, the prevalence rate measures how seriously or long the disease is affecting a population.
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