A person has returned from overseas and it is determined that he has Q fever. Which of the fol-lowing must occur?
a. This is not a disease that is on the notifia-ble list; nothing need be reported.
b. The case must be reported to the state and local health departments.
c. The patient must be isolated immediately.
d. The patient will probably die, so it is not reportable.
ANS: B
Q fever is on the notifiable list and must be reported to the state and local health departments. Thus, it needs to be reported, but does not imply immediate isolation or probable death.
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