An Outbreak Occurs When

question 23

Multiple Choice

An outbreak occurs when:

• A) Numbers of isolates or infection rates increase significantly above the baseline.
• B) Numbers of isolates or infection rates decrease significantly below the baseline.
• C) Many people in a community are infected with a particular organism.
• D) The mortality rate from a particular organism increases above 2%.

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Definitions:

Presbycusis

Age-related hearing loss that gradually occurs as one gets older, affecting the ability to hear higher frequencies.

Glaucoma

A group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, essential for vision, often resulting in vision loss and blindness.

Curvature

the degree of curvature or bending in a line or surface, often used in mathematics and physics.

Sleep Apnea

Temporary suspension of breathing while asleep.