Identify the specific epidemiologic triad of disease factors presented in the leishmaniasis presentation..
Case Study #1
This Case Study refers to a case of leishmaniasis contracted by contestants on the Discovery Show’s Naked and Afraid. In order to completely answer the questions below, review the Case PowerPoint slide, and reputable sources (provide references using most recent AMA style).
What type of leishmaniasis did the contestants contract?
Identify three diagnosis methods.
Identify the specific epidemiologic triad of disease factors presented in the leishmaniasis presentation.
Calculate the attack rate (%) of the known population.
Describe the host characteristics, types of agents, and environment risk factors.
How does the CDC and WHO classify the occurrence of leishmaniasis?
What was the treatment protocol for the contestants?
What are possible complications for the administered treatment?
What are the validity and reliability test values (percentages) for diagnosis?
Identify a preventive action for each of the three types of prevention strategies.
Videos for Case Study I:
http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/naked-and-afraid/bios/bo-stuart/
https://go.discovery.com/tv-shows/naked-and-afraid/bios/bo-stuart
https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/naked-and-unafraid-the-question-i-never-imagined-id-need-to-ask/news-story/a9b2d06348513dde5226edf89341813a
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMFuEs75uPs
https://www.apg-wi.com/ashland_daily_press/news/discovery-channel-s-naked-and-afraid-challenger-to-speak-the-spot/article_3e523258-ed6f-11e5-899c-b386f7ebeaea.html
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