Definition
A coded representation of classification of transmission of a disease.
Conceptual Domain
Transmission Classification
Statuses:
[ACSA Research Data Stewards Committee: Recorded, April 21, 2020]
Transmission classification is based on WHO analysis of available official data and may be subject to reclassification as additional data...
Representation
| Data Type | String |
|---|---|
| Format | X(13) |
| Maximum character length | 13 |
Values
| Value | Meaning | Definition | Start Date | End Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permissible Values | community | Community transmission | Community transmission is evidenced by the inability to relate confirmed cases through chains of transmission for a large number of cases, or by increasing positive tests through sentinel samples (routine systematic testing of respiratory samples from established laboratories). | ||
| local | Local transmission | Local transmission indicates locations where the source of infection is within the reporting location. | |||
| imported | Imported cases only | Imported cases only indicates locations where all cases have been acquired outside the location of reporting. | |||
| investigation | Under investigation | Under investigation indicates locations where type of transmission has not been determined for any cases. | |||
| interupted | Interrupted transmission | Interrupted transmission indicates locations where interruption of transmission has been demonstrated (details to be determined) |
Related content
| Relation | Count |
|---|---|
| Data Elements implementing this Value Domain | 1 |