Disease cases that exhibit new syndromes or characteristics or are linked to new pathogens are surveyed through regional laboratories and considered ________ cases.

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Index cases are the first cases of a disease to be identified in a particular population or area. They are important because they can help to identify the source of the outbreak and to initiate control measures. Zoonotic cases refer to diseases that are transmitted from animals to humans, while endemic cases refer to diseases that are consistently present in a particular geographic region. Epidemic cases refer to a sudden increase in the number of cases of a particular disease in a particular population or area. None of these definitions fully fit the description given in the question, so the best answer is B) index cases.

Disease Cases That Exhibit New Syndromes or Characteristics or Are