Over 470,000 Cases of Cholera Were Reported in Haiti in the Two

question 13

Multiple Choice

Over 470,000 cases of cholera were reported in Haiti in the two years following the 2010 earthquake. Which of the following was the most likely mode of transmission?

• A) mosquitoes
• B) aerosols
• C) contact
• D) contaminated water
• E) contaminated milk

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Passive Immunity

The short-term immunity that results from the introduction of antibodies from another person or animal.

Erythema

A medical condition characterized by redness or rash on the skin, usually a sign of inflammation or infection.

Secondary Defense

Adaptive mechanisms that are triggered if primary defense mechanisms (such as the skin and mucous membranes) fail, involving processes like inflammation and phagocytosis.

Airborne Isolation

A set of infection control precautions used to prevent diseases that are spread through air droplets from being transmitted.