Patient Zero Chapter 8 COVID-19

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What are common symptoms of COVID-19?

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Common symptoms include fever, cough, and troubled breathing.

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What is pneumonia?

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Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid.

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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of COVID-19: headaches, fever, cough, or runny nose?

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Headaches are NOT a common symptom of COVID-19.

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What is the role of an ophthalmologist?

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An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specializes in eye and vision care.

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What animal is believed to be a host species for the novel coronavirus?

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Bats are thought to be the host species that passed the virus to humans.

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What does 'Patient Zero' refer to?

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Patient Zero refers to the first person identified in an outbreak of a disease.

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What is the significance of Dr. Ai Fen in the context of COVID-19?

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Dr. Ai Fen was one of the first doctors to raise alarms about the outbreak of COVID-19.

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What is the importance of public health reports during an outbreak?

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Public health reports help identify and track the spread of diseases, guiding response efforts.

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What are some preventive measures against COVID-19?

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Preventive measures include wearing masks, hand hygiene, and social distancing.

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What is the difference between a virus and bacteria?

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Viruses are smaller and require a host to replicate, while bacteria are single-celled organisms that can live independently.