Communicable Diseases Assignment

In this assignment, you will answer questions about communicable diseases and apply your understanding of how to prevent them.

...

This map represents ----- West Nile virus over time. The map shows that regions such as the ----- experienced ----- the West Nile virus after residents were infected with the disease following a mosquito bite.

1st drop down. The national spread of 2nd drop down. Midwest 3rd drop down. A high transmission of

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.

A. People will let their guard down and not take precautions to prevent the spread of the Zika virus.

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. A. 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.

A. The unsanitary handling of human waste by nearby waterways. D. The reduction in accessibility to regions that use filtered bottled water. E. The lack of access individuals with symptoms have to health clinics.

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.

A. This pathogen spreads through childbirth or close physical contact with an infected person.

The World Health Organization reports that more than 70 countries have reported cases of Zika infection. As a public policy expert, you record and publish this information. In addition, part of your job is to create effective strategies that can be implemented to minimize disease outbreak. 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.

C. Instituting a public ban on traveling to and from Zika-prone countries.

In a small town, Ruben is stunned after reading about the global spread of the Ebola virus. He decides it is time to take action to prevent future outbreaks from occurring within his own community. In 2016, Ruben puts together a pamphlet that educates people about Ebola. To validate his information, he uses the following source: CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). 2016. "2014-2016 Ebola Outbreak in West Africa." https://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/outbreaks/2014-west-africa/. Accessed June 2016. 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.

C. The information was provided by a governmental source.

Which pathogen causes influenza? A. Bacteria B. Protozoan C. Virus D. Parasite

C. Virus

Giardia infection is an intestinal infection that causes cramps, nausea, and diarrhea. It is caused by a parasite and is one of the most common waterborne infectious diseases in the United States. Tia knows that giardia is a pathogen found in fecal matter. The parasite is often found in streams, swimming pools, spas, and municipal water supplies. To help her community prevent the spread of giardia in the future, Tia wants to suggest a preventive measure to public officials in her community. 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.

D. Enact measures to test city pools more frequently.