Patient Zero Chapter 3&4

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Who volunteered to be bitten by the mosquito in Patient Zero?

Back

James volunteered to be bitten by the mosquito.

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How many Human Guinea Pigs were there in the study?

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There were 5 Human Guinea Pigs.

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What is the capital of Cuba?

Back

The capital of Cuba is Havana.

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Fill in the blank: ___act

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Impact

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Fill in the blank: _uf_i_ien_

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Sufficient

Front

What is the significance of 'Patient Zero' in epidemiology?

Back

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

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What role do Human Guinea Pigs play in medical research?

Back

Human Guinea Pigs are volunteers who participate in studies to test the effects of treatments or vaccines.

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What is the purpose of a clinical trial?

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The purpose of a clinical trial is to test the safety and effectiveness of new treatments or interventions.

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What is the definition of 'epidemic'?

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An epidemic is a sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease above what is normally expected in a population.

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What does the term 'vector' mean in the context of disease transmission?

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A vector is an organism, often an insect, that transmits a disease from one host to another.