Question
A communicable disease has an incubation period ranging from 5 to 14 days. What should be the appropriate quarantine period for exposed individuals?
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5 days
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| B. |
10 days
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| C. |
14 days
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| D. |
20 days
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer » C
Explanation
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Concept of Quarantine
- Quarantine = restriction of movement of apparently healthy individuals who have been exposed to infection.
- Purpose: To prevent transmission during the incubation period.
Key Principle
Quarantine duration = Maximum incubation period of the disease
- Incubation period given: 5–14 days
- Maximum = 14 days
Therefore, quarantine should be 14 days
