Why was it difficult to break the chain of infection during the Zika outbreak? A. Scientists couldn't figure out how the virus even started. B. Because scientists hadn't yet realized it was impossible to break the chain of infection. C. It required killing all the birds in the region. D. It required killing all of the mosquitos in the region.

Why was it difficult to break the chain of infection during the Zika outbreak? A. Scientists couldn't figure out how the virus even started. B. Because scientists hadn't yet realized it was impossible to break the chain of infection. C. It required killing all the birds in the region. D. It required killing all of the mosquitos in the region.

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

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Why was it difficult to break the chain of infection during the Zika outbreak? A. It required killing all of the mosquitos in the region. B. It required killing all the birds in the region. C. Scientists couldn't figure out how the virus even started. D. Because scientists hadn't yet realized it was impossible to break the chain of infection.
Why was the location of the Ebola outbreak so catastrophic? A. Because it began on the border of 3 African countries that are extremely isolated. B. Because it began on the border of 3 African countries that are densely populated and well connected to each other. C. Because it began on the border of 3 continents that are densely populated and well connected to each other. D. Because it began on the border of 3 continents that have very little infrastructure.
Why was the location of the Ebola outbreak so catastrophic? A. Because it began on the border of 3 African countries that are extremely isolated. B. Because it began on the border of 3 continents that are densely populated and well connected to each other. C. Because it began on the border of 3 continents that have very little infrastructure. D. Because it began on the border of 3 African countries that are densely populated and well connected to each other
How long did the Ebola outbreak continue before it was recognized by health officials? A. Days B. Weeks C. Years D. Months
How long did the Ebola outbreak continue before it was recognized by health officials? A. Months B. Days C. Years D. Weeks
In the case of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (then called Zaire) in 1976, how did the virus first transmit to humans? A. A teacher ate a wild bat B. A teacher ate a wild antelope C. Scientists are still unsure D. A mosquito bit a teacher
In the case of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (then called Zaire) in 1976, how did the virus first transmit to humans? A. A mosquito bit a teacher B. Scientists are still unsure C. A teacher ate a wild antelope D. A teacher ate a wild bat
Why was it so interesting that the woman had lesions inside of her body, and not just on the outside? A. Scientists never knew that lesions could form inside the human body. B. Lesions are only found inside the bodies of individuals who had very severe smallpox. C. None of these are correct. D. It had never been documented before that smallpox lesions were present inside the bodies of those who were severely infected.
Why was the Ebola outbreak “the perfect storm”? A. Public health officials were not particularly looking for Ebola, but luckily the public health infrastructure system was prepared for an outbreak of that magnitude. B. Public health officials were not particularly looking for Zika and the public health infrstructure system was not prepared for an outbreak of that magnitude. C. Public health officials were not particularly looking for Ebola and the public health infrastructure system was not prepared for an outbreak of that magnitude. D. Public health officials were looking for Ebola, but the public health infrastructure system was not prepared for an outbreak of that magnitude.
Why is the Nipah virus a great illustration of a zoonotic disease? A. Because it's carried by fruit bats across America but it's not even noticed by the American people. B. Because it's carried by cats across Asia and easily spills over into humans. C. Because it's carried by fruit bats across Asia but almost never spills over into humans. D. Because it's carried by fruit bats across Asia and easily spills over into humans.
What is the main reason that infectious diseases are becoming more common in modern times? A. Global population decrease which brings humans farther away from wild animals and their environments. B. Global population increase which brings humans closer to wild animals and their environments. C. Global population decrease which brings humans closer to wild animals and their environments. D. Global population increase which brings humans farther from wild animals and their environments.
What is the main reason that infectious diseases are becoming more common in modern times? A. Global population increase which brings humans farther from wild animals and their environments. B. Global population decrease which brings humans closer to wild animals and their environments. C. Global population decrease which brings humans farther away from wild animals and their environments. D. Global population increase which brings humans closer to wild animals and their environments.