How Can Communication Between Public Health and Animal Health Communities

question 3

Multiple Choice

How can communication between public health and animal health communities be used to prevent epidemics?

• A) Frequently, epidemics will start with humans, mutate to animals, and then mutate back to humans in a more deadly form.
• B) Outbreaks of disease in animals can provide advance warning of an impending human epidemic.
• C) Animals are not as hygienic so they are more prone to parasites that may later attack humans.
• D) No one is sure of what the results may be since sharing information always seems to be a problem for governmental organizations.

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Definitions:

Red Bone Marrow

A type of bone marrow that produces red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, found in the cavities of many bones.

Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system, responsible for fighting infections.

Neutrophils

A type of white blood cell, pivotal in defending the body against bacterial infections.

Basophils

A type of white blood cell involved in inflammatory responses and allergic reactions.