Chapter 9, Problem 2QC

Summary Introduction

To review

Whether one should be afraid of Ebola and if one should be willing to travel to Guinea when asked to do so.

Introduction:

Infectious diseases are disorders caused by infectious agents such as viruses, fungi, bacteria, or parasites. Some of these infectious diseases can spread from an individual to another by contact with body fluid, some are transmitted by bites from insects or animals, and some can be transmitted by contaminated food or water. Some infections only have minor complications, while others could be life-threatening.