An Unusual Increase in a Disease Should Be Investigated

question 24

Multiple Choice

An unusual increase in a disease should be investigated. Epidemiologic clues that may signal a bioterrorism attack include:

• A) A large number of cases of the flu
• B) A case of cholera following a trip to India by a local politician
• C) Dengue fever in a group of students who just returned from a mission trip
• D) Unusual illness in a population

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Definitions:

Good Ventilation

Adequate movement and exchange of indoor air with outdoor air to dilute indoor pollutants and enhance air quality.

Hazardous Waste

Waste materials that are dangerous or potentially harmful to human health or the environment.

RCRA

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, a United States federal law governing the disposal of solid and hazardous waste.

WHMIS

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, a Canadian system for providing information on the safe use of hazardous materials used in workplaces.