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 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.

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

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ISBN:9781305964792

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

Chapter37: Regulatory Guidelines For Safety And Quality In The Medical Laboratory

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