3. An outbreak of gastrointestinal disease occurred 24-36 hours after people had

Question

3. An outbreak of gastrointestinal disease occurred 24-36 hours after people had attended a wedding. Of the 203 attendees (including the bride and groom), 200 completed questionnaires, and 50 reported illness compatible with the case definition. Tabulated food consumption histories are presented in the table below. Did Not Eat Specified Ate Specified Food Food WellTotal WellTotalIII III 46 Food Item Punch! (2500)| 138 | 184 |4(25%)| 12 | 16 Wedding 45 55 | 100 | 5(5%)| 95 | 100 40 | (21%) Cake (4590) 149 189 Sushil (91%)

Explanation / Answer

From the given data it is inferred that THE CULPRIT IS SUSHI.

As in sushi 10 people are affected out of 11.

But 50 people reported illness.

In punch 46 people were affected and in wedding cake 45 people are affected.

but if you add % of people affected after eating sushi is 113%. So, I think it can be sushi.

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse 3
• Subjects

---

---

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.