Communicable Disease Chain Assignment
5
Communicable Disease Chain Assignment 5
Write a paper (2,000-2,500 words) in which you apply the
concepts of epidemiology and nursing research to a
communicable disease. Refer to “Communicable Disease Chain,”
“Chain of Infection,” and the CDC website for Helpance when
completing this assignment.
Communicable Disease Selection
Chickenpox
Tuberculosis
Influenza
Mononucleosis
Hepatitis B
HIV
Ebola
Measles
Polio
Influenza
Epidemiology Paper Requirements
Describe the chosen communicable disease, including causes,
symptoms, mode of transmission, complications, treatment, and
the demographic of interest (mortality, morbidity, incidence, and
prevalence). Is this a reportable disease? If so, provide d