Asked by Justice McGuire on Apr 27, 2024
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Which of the following diseases does not have to be reported to the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System of the CDC?
A) Diphtheria
B) Chronic hepatitis B
C) Tetanus
D) Rabies
E) Shingles
National Notifiable Disease
Diseases that are required by law to be reported to government authorities upon diagnosis, intended to assist in monitoring and controlling the spread of the disease.
Shingles
A viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, leading to a painful rash, usually on one side of the body or face.
- Identify illnesses that are required to be reported to the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System.
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MO
malene oquedoApr 29, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Shingles (herpes zoster) is not a notifiable disease at the national level in the United States, unlike diphtheria, chronic hepatitis B, tetanus, and rabies, which are all required to be reported to the CDC.
Learning Objectives
- Identify illnesses that are required to be reported to the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System.