Patient Zero Chapter 3&4

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What is Yellow Fever?

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A viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, characterized by fever, chills, loss of appetite, and muscle pain.

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Who was Mary Mallon?

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An asymptomatic carrier of typhoid fever, linked to 22 cases and 1 death.

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What did George Spore design and manage?

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Sewer systems to improve public health and sanitation.

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How is Influenza spread?

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From person to person through infected droplets in the air.

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What does 'sufficient' mean?

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Adequate quantity or quality to meet the needs.

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What is the significance of Patient Zero?

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The first identified patient in an outbreak of a disease.

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What are the symptoms of Yellow Fever?

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Fever, chills, loss of appetite, muscle pain, and in severe cases, liver damage.

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What role do mosquitoes play in Yellow Fever?

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They are the primary vectors that transmit the virus to humans.

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What is the importance of sanitation in disease prevention?

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Proper sanitation helps prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

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What is an asymptomatic carrier?

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A person who carries a disease but does not show symptoms.