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Which organization is considered the central agency for coordination of emerging infectious diseases in the United States?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Which of the following is considered an example of an emerging infectious disease?
Zika virus
Why are bioterrorism agents like anthrax and plague considered emerging infectious diseases?
Due to their potential for new modes of transmission through bioterrorist acts
What is the goal of the elaborate disease surveillance and reporting methods established by the CDC?
Early detection and control of actual and potential epidemics and pandemics
Why do epidemiologists worldwide collaborate to share information about new diseases?
To share information about the detection of new diseases, their clinical presentations, and possible treatments
Test your knowledge of emerging infectious diseases with this quiz! Explore examples such as COVID-19, Zika virus, West Nile virus, Ebola virus disease, Legionnaires disease, and pertussis. Learn about these diseases and their impact on public health.
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