BPS 1101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Flu Season, Infor, Case Fatality Rate
10 Mar 2021
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Humans, cows, camels, bats, cats, dogs, and birds. However, when it does jump, the cause is more severe of an infection. Virus is not like commonly circulating types. (colds) More similar to sars than colds. (by their structure) Life on this planet uses the same genetic code. Different words to mean the same thing. Reptile-to-human transfer is very unlikely, therefore many believe it most likely came from a mammal or a bird. Small number experience a severe illness, however most come from those that: Spread by touching surfaces, your face, and is unknown if transmitted through the air. However, we should assume it is possible. Some of the countries affected (as of march 1) China: 79,968 confirmed cases, 2,873 deaths, 3. 6% fatality rate. Korea: 3,736 confirmed cases, 18 deaths, 0. 5% fatality rate. Confirmed cases are those who report to hospitals. Unknown how many people are actually infected. Months before actual infection rates and mortality rates are known.
