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Patient zero
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the first person known to have a certain disease, often seen as the starting point of an outbreak
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The search for patient zero in the recent outbreak has led to significant advancements in epidemiology.
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.
By identifying patient zero early, authorities can implement effective containment measures to control the spread of the disease.
Identifying patient zero is crucial for understanding how an outbreak began.
