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Which pathogen causes influenza?

A
bacteria
B
protozoan
C
virus
D
parasite
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SoutheastNortheast✔ Midwest

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Southeast
B
Northeast
C
✔ Midwest
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✔ a high transmission of a benefit from preventing a decrease in hospital visits to treat

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✔ a high transmission of
B
a benefit from preventing
C
a decrease in hospital visits to treat
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A cholera outbreak has occurred, and the culprit is contaminated drinking water. Which controllable risk factors might have caused this outbreak? Check all that apply.The unsanitary handling of human waste by nearby waterways.The genetic makeup of individuals reporting cholera-related symptoms.The significant difference in reported cases between males and females.The reduction in accessibility to regions that use filtered bottled water.The lack of access individuals with symptoms have to health clinics.

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The unsanitary handling of human waste by nearby waterways.
B
The genetic makeup of individuals reporting cholera-related symptoms.
C
The significant difference in reported cases between males and females.
D
The reduction in accessibility to regions that use filtered bottled water.
E
The lack of access individuals with symptoms have to health clinics.
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What did Tia enter in item #2 of the flowchart to further explain the process of a hepatitis B infection?

A
This pathogen spreads through childbirth or close physical contact with an infected person.
B
People with strong immune systems fight hepatitis infections more easily.
C
This pathogen infects people who practice safe food handling practices.
D
Genetic makeup places some people at risk for contracting hepatitis.
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What preventive measure should Tia share with public officials in her community that effectively targets her goal to prevent the spread of giardia?

A
Research how giardia infects the human body.
B
Monitor trends in the growth of giardia populations.
C
Identify the symptoms associated with this infection.
D
Enact measures to test city pools more frequently.
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This map represents West Nile virus over time.:the national spread of
The map shows that regions such as the experienced the West Nile virus after residents were infected with the disease following a mosquito bite.:Midwest
The map shows that regions such as the experienced the West Nile virus after residents were infected with the disease following a mosquito bite.:a high transmission of
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✔ the national spread of the global impact of the towns affected by

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This map represents West Nile virus over time.:the national spread of
The map shows that regions such as the experienced the West Nile virus after residents were infected with the disease following a mosquito bite.:Midwest
The map shows that regions such as the experienced the West Nile virus after residents were infected with the disease following a mosquito bite.:a high transmission of
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Why is Ruben confident that this is a reliable source?

A
The source contained advertisements of promotional products.
B
The source focused solely on the global spread of other diseases.
C
The information was provided by a governmental source.
D
The author of this source had limited training in public health and policy.
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Why would public health experts be worried about this declaration from the World Health Organization?

A
People will let their guard down and not take precautions to prevent the spread of the Zika virus.
B
People will no longer be infected with the Zika virus but will seek health care anyway.
C
More money will be spent on discovering a Zika vaccine instead of more serious diseases.
D
Communities will promote health awareness outreach about Zika transmission.
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If the number of cases reported doubled in three months, what is the best immediate action to recommend?

A
surveying and reporting the number of Zika-related cases
B
distributing mosquito spray at future local health fairs
C
instituting a public ban on traveling to and from Zika-prone countries
D
instructing doctors to tell every patient not to travel

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