POPM 3240 questions with correct answers

Which epidemiological term best describes the following statement? "Signs and symptoms of listeriosis can appear from 3 to 70 days after exposure to the bacteria, with a median time of 3 weeks." A. Latent period B. Incubation period C. Communicability period D. Shedding period E. Pathology period - Correct Answer-B Public Health Ontario reports that the annual number of cases of listeriosis for the years 2009 to 2015 ranged between 43 and 65 (average: 53 cases); however, in 2016, 96 cases were reported. Which of the following disease patterns is most consistent with this description? A. Yearly B. Sporadic C. Endemic D. Epidemic E. Pandemic - Correct Answer-D You are working for Public Health Ontario, and are helping design a research study to do active surveillance for listeriosis in a high- risk population. You expect the prevalence of listeriosis in th