An outbreak of viral meningitis in a small eastern city was linked epidemiologically to a group who swam in a nonchlorinated pool in an abandoned quarry outside of town. What might public health officials surmise about the probable cause of the outbreak?

An outbreak of viral meningitis in a small eastern city was linked epidemiologically to a group who swam in a nonchlorinated pool in an abandoned quarry outside of town. What might public health officials surmise about the probable cause of the outbreak?

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter21: Infection Control And Medical Asepsis

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