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Which organization is considered the central agency for coordination of emerging infectious diseases in the United States?
Which organization is considered the central agency for coordination of emerging infectious diseases in the United States?
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (correct)
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Which of the following is considered an example of an emerging infectious disease?
Which of the following is considered an example of an emerging infectious disease?
- Influenza virus
- Tuberculosis
- Zika virus (correct)
- Malaria
Why are bioterrorism agents like anthrax and plague considered emerging infectious diseases?
Why are bioterrorism agents like anthrax and plague considered emerging infectious diseases?
- Due to their prevalence in developing countries
- Due to their potential for new modes of transmission through bioterrorist acts (correct)
- Due to their resistance to antibiotics
- Due to their high mortality rates
What is the goal of the elaborate disease surveillance and reporting methods established by the CDC?
What is the goal of the elaborate disease surveillance and reporting methods established by the CDC?
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Why do epidemiologists worldwide collaborate to share information about new diseases?
Why do epidemiologists worldwide collaborate to share information about new diseases?
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