Match the following ethnic groups with the disease

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Match the following ethnic groups with the disease for which it would be most appropriate to institute a screening program: Germans

A. Alpha thalassemia B. Beta thalassemia C. Cystic fibrosis D. Hemophilia

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Cystic fibrosis is more common in Northern Europeans, including Germans.

For each disease, choose the most effective or principal means of control: St. Louis encephalitis

A. Rat control B. Sanitation C. Immunization D. Vector control

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Mosquito (vector) control is key for St. Louis encephalitis.

Match the following: Hemolytic anemia in premature infants

A. Vitamin C B. Vitamin E C. Vitamin D D. Vitamin K

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Vitamin E deficiency causes hemolytic anemia in preemies.

Match the following: Rickets

A. Vitamin C B. Vitamin E C. Vitamin D D. Vitamin K

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Vitamin D deficiency causes rickets.

For each disease, indicate the material in which the infectious agent is transmitted from the infected host: Pertussis

A. Conjunctival exudate B. Lesion exudate C. Blood D. Respiratory secretions

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Pertussis spreads via respiratory droplets.

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