Which of the following types of surveillance is being used when case reports are routinely sent to local health departments by health care providers and laboratories,
where the data are then summarized and forwarded to those responsible for monitoring such reports?
a. Active surveillance
b. Passive surveillance
c. Sentinel surveillance
d. Special surveillance
ANS: B
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