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tiara099

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on: Jul 16, 2018
You are visiting a country that has been plagued by heavy rains and flooding. The population is suffering from widespread disease. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the dis-ease?
 
  a. Cholera c. Legionella
  b. Influenza d. Salmonellosis

Question 2

Transmission of an infectious agent by flies would fall into which mode of disease transfer?
 
  a. Vector-borne c. Contact
  b. Airborne d. Indirect


katheyjon

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Cholera is a waterborne infectious disease. With excessive rains and flooding, this waterborne bacterium might flourish. Legionella is spread by aerosols. Salmonellosis is a food-borne infec-tious disease. Influenza is spread through the respiratory tract.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Insects are the transmission agents in vector-borne infectious diseases. Airborne, indirect, and contact transmission are not accomplished via insects.


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