In infectious disease epidemiology, just the presence of an infectious agent is not sufficient to produce an infectious disease. Which host factors determine whether a person is at risk for an infection or an infectious disease? (Select all that apply.)
A) Age
B) Sex
C) Occupation
D) Physical and emotional health
E) Immune status
Ans: A, B, D, E
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There are several host factors that determine whether a person is at risk for an infection or an infectious disease. These include age, sex, race, physical and emotional health, and immune status. Occupation is not a host factor.
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