Which of the Following Pathogens Has an Infectious Dose So

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pathogens has an infectious dose so low that a single infectious particle (cell, cyst, endospore, virus) can cause disease?

• A)Clostridium difficile
• B)Hepatitis A virus
• C)Shigella
• D)Giardia
• E)Norovirus

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Definitions:

Economic Efficiency

A situation where all resources are optimally allocated to serve each individual or entity in the best way while minimizing waste and inefficiency.

Private-Sector Risk

The risk associated with the non-governmental sector, encompassing uncertainties in business environments, market dynamics, and financial operations.

Invisible Hand

A term coined by Adam Smith to describe the self-regulating behavior of the marketplace where individuals pursuing their own interest often benefit society as a whole.

Government Resource Allocation

The process by which government entities decide how to distribute resources and funds between various projects or sectors.