The 1972 Earthquake Was Pivotal in the Growth of Democratic

question 24

Multiple Choice

The 1972 earthquake was pivotal in the growth of democratic opposition to Somoza because

• A) the dictator alienated former business allies by shamelessly pocketing international aid.
• B) his failure to reconstruct businesses and houses of his staunchest supporters angered them.
• C) his enemies siphoned off much of the international aid that later flowed into Nicaragua.
• D) the United States abandoned its support due to his corrupt management of international aid.

Identify common infectious diseases and their modes of transmission.

Understand the prevention and treatment options for STIs and infectious diseases.

Describe the characteristics and effects of chronic, latent, and acute infections.

Distinguish between direct and indirect transmission of infectious diseases.