Question

multiple choice question
what is the term that describes a disease that must be brought to the attention of local, state, or national authorities?
o zoonotic disease
o communicable disease
o reportable disease
o nosocomial disease

Explanation:

• A zoonotic disease is one that can be transmitted from animals to humans.
• A communicable disease is an illness that can be spread from one person to another.
• A reportable disease is a disease that must be reported to local, state, or national authorities.
• A nosocomial disease is an infection acquired in a hospital or other healthcare setting.

Answer:

Reportable disease