9 Questions
Which of the following is a key aspect of understanding emerging blood-borne pathogens?
Knowledge of the life cycle of Plasmodium species
What is the primary goal of epidemiology in the context of emerging blood-borne pathogens?
Tracking the transmission and spread of emerging blood-borne pathogens
Which of the following is a unique microbiologic feature of emerging blood-borne pathogens?
Infectivity via vector transmission
What is the primary role of host-defense mechanisms in the context of emerging blood-borne pathogens?
Playing a key role in the prevention of, or as contributing factors in, the development of infections
What is the primary focus of the session's overview of emerging blood-borne pathogens?
The key epidemiologic features of major emerging blood-borne pathogens
Which of the following is a key aspect of understanding the transmission of emerging blood-borne pathogens?
Awareness of the vector transmission of emerging blood-borne pathogens
What is the primary goal of the session in terms of understanding emerging blood-borne pathogens?
Understanding the key roles of epidemiology, microbial virulence factors, and host-defense mechanisms
Which of the following is a unique feature of Plasmodium species?
Infectivity via vector transmission
What is the primary focus of the session's objectives in terms of emerging blood-borne pathogens?
Understanding the key roles of epidemiology, microbial virulence factors, and host-defense mechanisms
Identify key emerging blood-borne pathogens that affect the blood, lymphatic systems, and other bodily systems/sites. Learn to differentiate test procedures used in clinical microbiology labs to aid in diagnosis.
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