The First Viral Disease to Be Shown to Be Transmitted

question 8

Multiple Choice

The first viral disease to be shown to be transmitted by an insect was

• A)encephalitis.
• B)malaria.
• C)yellow fever.
• D)plague.
• E)dengue fever.

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Definitions:

Dependent Position

A body position that is lower than the heart, often used to describe the positioning of limbs for medical examination or procedures.

Thready

Describes a weak and barely palpable pulse that feels thin and feeble, often indicating a decrease in the volume or force of the heart's contractions.

Phlebotomies

A medical procedure that involves the drawing of blood from a vein, typically for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.

Polycythemia

Polycythemia is a blood disorder in which the body produces too many red blood cells, leading to increased blood viscosity and potential complications such as blood clots.