Generation time in epidemiology is defined as:
Correct Answer: The interval of time between the receipt of infection by host and maximal infectivity of the host
Description: Generation time: Time gap between entry of organism till its maximum infectivity. It is roughly equal to IP of the disease. OTHER DEFINITIONS: Incubation period: Time interval between invasion by an infectious agent & appearance of first sign or symptom of disease. Median Incubation period :Time required for 50% of cases to occur following exposure. Serial interval: Interval between primary & secondary case.
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