On April 28th, the first case of an outbreak was reported. The cause of the disease is unknown at this time and epidemiologists are gathering information about source of contamination, incubation period, duration of illness, etc. The first identified case involves a 59-year-old female. On April 23rd she attended a family reunion with a catered buffet. She describes the food as "delicious" and that she had "a marvelous time." On April 26th she feels fatigued and doesn't have an appetite. The next day, April 27th, began to experienced fever, chills, and severe abdominal cramps. As her symptoms became more severe, she is hospitalized for severe diarrhea and dehydration. On May 1st she is released from the hospital and allowed to convalesce at home. Lab reports identify the outbreak was caused by Salmonellosis. In addition, many family members that attended the reunion became ill on April 28th. Identify the prodromal period for this case of Salmonellosis.
April 27 - May 1st
April 26th
April 23 - April 26
April 23 - April 25th
On April 28th, the first case of an outbreak was reported. The cause of the disease is unknown at this time and epidemiologists are gathering information about source of contamination, incubation period, duration of illness, etc. The first identified case involves a 59-year-old female. On April 23rd she attended a family reunion with a catered buffet. She describes the food as "delicious" and that she had "a marvelous time." On April 26th she feels fatigued and doesn't have an appetite. The next day, April 27th, began to experienced fever, chills, and severe abdominal cramps. As her symptoms became more severe, she is hospitalized for severe diarrhea and dehydration. On May 1st she is released from the hospital and allowed to convalesce at home. Lab reports identify the outbreak was caused by Salmonellosis. In addition, many family members that attended the reunion became ill on April 28th. Identify the prodromal period for this case of Salmonellosis
April 27 - May 1st
April 26th
April 23 - April 26
April 23 - April 25th