MI 1.1.2 Outbreak

A sudden rise in the incidence of a disease.

• outbreak

• pandemic

• endemic

• pathogen

• disorder

A specific causative agent of disease.

• pathogen

• bacteria

• virus

• germ

• bug

Which of the following signs and symptoms apply to Sue? (Check all that apply.)

• headache

• lethargy

• fatigue

• rash

• fever

Which of the following signs and symptoms does Jill likely have in common with Sue (Check all that apply.)

• headache

• lethargy

• fatigue

• rash

• fever

What sign/symptom does Anthony have that Sue does not?

• cough

• fever

• rash

• lethargy

• headache

What unique sign/symptom does Wanda have?

• swollen glands

• fever

• rash

• lethargy

• headache

What does Maggie have in common with Sue and Jill?

• live on the same floor

• play on the same team

• lab partners

• work at the same job

What is Maria doing that places her at risk a contracting infectious disease?

• sharing cups

• disliking doctors

• breathing through her mouth

• showering infrequently

• playing on same team

Arnie has several symptoms of infectious disease. Choose all that apply.

• cough

• runny nose

• fever

• swollen glands

• itchy rash

Finding connections between individuals and tracking disease exposure is the main job function of

• contact tracers

• epidemiologists

• health detectives

• nurses

• respiratory therapists