Apparent infection rate
Apparent Infection Rate
The Apparent Infection Rate (AIR), pronounced /əˈpær.ənt ɪnˈfɛk.ʃən reɪt/, is a term used in Epidemiology to describe the number of new cases of a disease in a population over a specific period of time. The term is derived from the Latin apparens meaning "appearing" and the Latin infectio meaning "to infect".
Definition
The Apparent Infection Rate is calculated by dividing the number of new cases of a disease by the total population at risk during a specific time period. This rate is often used in Public Health studies to monitor the spread of infectious diseases and to evaluate the effectiveness of control measures.
Related Terms
- Incidence Rate: The number of new cases of a disease in a population over a specific period of time.
- Prevalence Rate: The total number of cases of a disease in a population at a specific point in time.
- Morbidity Rate: The rate of disease in a population.
- Mortality Rate: The rate of death in a population.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Apparent infection rate
- Wikipedia's article - Apparent infection rate
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