Medical MCQ-What is the best indicator for a potential explosiveness of plague outbreak?

What is the best indicator for a potential explosiveness of plague outbreak?

Total flea index

Cheopis index

Specific percentage of fleas

Burrow index

Question Category:

Social & Preventive Medicine

Correct Answer:

Cheopis index

Description:

- cheopis index is the average number of Xenopsylla cheopis per rat. - most significant than total flea index. -it is the best indicator for a potential explosiveness of plague outbreak. Reference : Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd edition, pg no:294

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