Which of the Following Was Discovered Following an Outbreak in Philadelphia

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was discovered following an outbreak in Philadelphia in 1976 and traced to aerosolized particles from the water used in air conditioning units?​

• A)​Legionellosis
• B)​Histoplasmosis
• C)​Whooping cough
• D)​Stevens-Johnson syndrome

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Definitions:

Environmentally Adaptive

The ability of an organism or a system to adjust or change in response to environmental factors.

Reproductive Success

The success a living organism has in passing its genes to the next generation's gene pool.

Population Characteristics

Traits and features that describe the demographics, behaviors, and qualities of a specific group of individuals.

Reproductive Success

The passing of genes onto the next generation in a way that they too can pass those genes on.