Which Is a Fairly Recent Surprise Regarding Infectious Diseases in the United

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which is a fairly recent surprise regarding infectious diseases in the United States?

• A)Cervical cancer and coronary artery disease may be caused by infectious agents
• B)Epidemics such as the H1N1 flu continue to occur
• C)Mortality caused by infectious diseases continues to rise
• D)Some infectious diseases remain endemic in our society.

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Definitions:

Earwax

A substance secreted in the ear canal that protects and lubricates the ear.

HD

High Definition; a term commonly used to describe the resolution of visual content that has a higher resolution than standard definition.

Eardrum

The eardrum, also known as the tympanic membrane, is a thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.

ENT

Ear, Nose, and Throat; a branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the head and neck.