A foodborne outbreak is traced to a summer camp where childr…

A foodborne outbreak is traced to a summer camp where children ate undercooked hamburgers and unwashed produce. Several children develop bloody diarrhea; a few progress to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Another group of campers who drank untreated stream water develop profuse watery diarrhea without blood and recover after a few days with fluids alone. Based on the module, which interpretation below best explains the causes(s) of illness?

A traveler returns from a 3-week trip to West Africa, an are…

A traveler returns from a 3-week trip to West Africa, an area with high malaria transmission. About two weeks after returning home, they develop repeated episodes of chills, high fever, and sweats, along with fatigue and body aches. Blood smear microscopy reveals Plasmodium parasites inside red blood cells. Which statement best explains why the patient’s symptoms are recurring?

A public health nurse is designing a vaccination campaign fo…

A public health nurse is designing a vaccination campaign for a community with low childhood vaccination rates and many elderly residents. She wants to protect the population from influenza and pertussis. Based on the vaccine information in the module, create a vaccination strategy that takes into account antigenic drift/waning immunity with vaccine type?