The Case of Helen,who Is Healthy but Has Infected Others

question 3

Multiple Choice

The case of Helen,who is healthy but has infected others with the AIDS virus,is an example of

• A) direct transmission of disease.
• B) indirect transmission of disease.
• C) biological transmission of disease.
• D) mechanical transmission of disease.

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Definitions:

Personal Distress

A negative emotional response to witnessing the suffering of others, leading to a desire to alleviate that suffering.

Etiology

The study and analysis of the causes or origins of diseases or conditions.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A disorder characterized by unwanted, recurring thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that the individual feels driven to perform.

DSM-5

The Fifth Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a handbook used by healthcare professionals as the authoritative guide to the diagnosis of mental disorders.