The student studying pediatric infectious diseases recognizes that the epidemiological triangle consists of which concepts? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Agent
B.
Communicable period
C.
Environment
D.
Host
E.
Virulence
ANS: A, C, E
The epidemiological triangle consists of the agent, the environment, and the host. Communicable period is the time during which the child can transmit the disease to others. Virulence refers to the severity of the health problems caused by the agent.
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