PUBH 350 Assignment 1- Parts of the epidemiologic triangle
PUBH 350Assignment 1Name: ____________________________________ 1. Choose an infectious disease (Ex: yellow fever) and give a 1-2 paragraphdescription of it. Be sure to identify all parts of the epidemiologic triangle for thatdisease (Host, agent, environment, and vector), but also share some of theepidemiological relevant information, including the signs and symptoms,incubation time, morbidity or mortality rate, how many people are infected eachyear (in the U.S. or in another country that has a higher rate of disease). Pretendthat your audience has never heard of the disease when you are giving yourdescription, so be specific. Also be sure to include your reference in APA stylewith proper in-text citations. 2. Find an example of a case report or case series that has been published in amedical journal and write a 1 page summary (double-spaced) of the findings. Besure to include all person, place, or time variables of interest in your summary.Be sure to include a reference in APA style with proper in-text citations, as well asa pdf copy of the article that you used with your submission.