Which of the Following Statements Describe Event‐based Surveillance? (Select All

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describe event‐based surveillance? (Select all that apply)

• A)It is based on a specific case definition
• B)It is based on symptoms, signs, or other characteristics of a disease
• C)It requires diagnosis based on a laboratory test
• D)It is based on reports of individual cases of disease
• E)It plays a role in detecting potential outbreaks of disease

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Definitions:

Hinged Shell

A shell structure composed of two parts connected by a flexible hinge, allowing the shell to open and close, commonly seen in bivalves like clams and oysters.

Bivalves

Aquatic molluscs that have a shell divided into two hinged parts, such as clams, oysters, mussels, and scallops.

Tubular Gut

A digestive system design where the gut forms a continuous tube through which food travels from mouth to anus.

Mollusk Group

A classification of invertebrates with a soft body, many of which have a hard external shell, including species like snails, clams, and squids.