A total of 104 students from Highpool elementary school went on a summer camp. A chicken salad contaminated with Salmonella was served to all of these students yet only half of them consumed it. 2 days later, 15 of those who ate the salad developed severe symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. After returning to their homes, these ill children infected their family members bringing the total number of cases to 45. The households were comprised of a total of 209 individuals. The city where they resided had a total population of 200,159 individuals (6 pts). a. Compute the primary attack rate b. Calculate the secondary attack rate. c. What is the length of the incubation period?
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A total of 104 students from Highpool elementary school went on a summ.docx
1. A total of 104 students from Highpool elementary school went on a summer camp. A chicken
salad contaminated with Salmonella was served to all of these students yet only half of them
consumed it. 2 days later, 15 of those who ate the salad developed severe symptoms such as
diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. After returning to their homes, these ill children infected their
family members bringing the total number of cases to 45. The households were comprised of a
total of 209 individuals. The city where they resided had a total population of 200,159
individuals (6 pts). a. Compute the primary attack rate b. Calculate the secondary attack rate. c.
What is the length of the incubation period?
