A patient is being seen in the clinic for vaccinations and medical advice prior to traveling to an underdeveloped nation for volunteer work. Which patient statement indicates that further teaching is needed regarding the transmission of typhus?
A) "The disease may be transmitted by touching an infected object."
B) "The disease may be transmitted through humans."
C) "I should avoid drinking the water if sanitary conditions are poor."
D) "I can get typhus from contaminated food."
A) "The disease may be transmitted by touching an infected object."
Explanation: A) The microorganism is transmitted from a human reservoir, in the water supply (if sanitary conditions are poor), or in contaminated food. Touching an infected object does not transmit the disease, unless ingested.
B) The microorganism is transmitted from a human reservoir, in the water supply (if sanitary conditions are poor), or in contaminated food.
C) The microorganism is transmitted from a human reservoir, in the water supply (if sanitary conditions are poor), or in contaminated food.
D) The microorganism is transmitted from a human reservoir, in the water supply (if sanitary conditions are poor), or in contaminated food.
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