Chapter 29 - Epidemiology (Disease and
Epidemiology) Questions and Correct
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Which is the most common type of biological vector of human
disease?
Ans: d. arthropods
A mosquito bites a person who subsequently develops a fever and
abdominal rash. What type of transmission would this be?
Ans: b. biological vector transmission
Cattle are allowed to pasture in a field that contains the farmhouse
well, and the farmer's family becomes ill with a gastrointestinal
pathogen after drinking the water. What type of transmission of
infectious agents would this be?
Ans: d. vehicle transmission
A blanket from a child with chickenpox is likely to be contaminated
with the virus that causes chickenpox (Varicella-zoster virus). What is
the blanket called?
Ans: a. fomite
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