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A number of areas of concern associated with emerging infections have been identified recently. These include all of the following except
 
  1. A growing threat of malaria in areas not previously affected related to migration of the mosquito that carries the causative agent.
  2. Diseases such as hemorrhagic fevers, hepatitis A and B, and encephalitis associated with international travel and immigration.
  3. Foodborne pathogens, such as Escherichia coli 0157:H7.
  4. Growth of drug resistance in many strains of bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
  5. Vectorborne and zoonotic diseases such as Lyme disease.

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Which of the following clients is not considered high risk for developing tuberculosis?
 
  1. Laura, a 30-year-old Caucasian who injects heroin daily
  2. Manuel, a 32-year-old illegal immigrant from Costa Rica
  3. Natalie, a 25-year-old African American school nurse
  4. Oscar, a 21-year-old African American who is in prison for armed robbery
  5. Paul, a 33-year-old Caucasian lawyer who is HIV-positive



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Answer to Question 1

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