A Category 5 Tornado Occurred in a Community of 400

question 19

Multiple Choice

A category 5 tornado occurred in a community of 400 people, resulting in destruction of many homes and businesses. In the 2 years after this disaster, 140 individuals were diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) . Which term best applies to these newly diagnosed cases?

• A) Prevalence
• B) Co-morbidity
• C) Incidence
• D) Clinical epidemiology

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Definitions:

Mucous Membranes

The moist linings of various body cavities, including the nose, mouth, lungs, and digestive tract, that secrete mucus.

Indirect Contact

A method of disease transmission where an infectious agent is transferred from one individual to another through a secondary object or person.

Pathogen

An agent, particularly a microorganism, that causes disease in its host.

Antibiotics

Drugs that are employed to combat bacterial infections through eradication or suppression of bacterial growth.