patient zero
Plural
patient zeros
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the first person known to have a certain disease, often seen as the starting point of an outbreak
- Identifying patient zero is crucial for understanding how an outbreak began.
- Health officials are working to trace the movements of patient zero to prevent further spread of the disease.
- Researchers are studying patient zero to learn more about the transmission and progression of the virus.
- The search for patient zero in the recent outbreak has led to significant advancements in epidemiology.
- By identifying patient zero early, authorities can implement effective containment measures to control the spread of the disease.