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Question 7 of 30 for our Epidemiologist Mock Interview

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Question 7 of 30

Explain what is reservoir.

Researching how diseases start, spread and die is something you do on a daily basis. You know that reservoir is used to refer the habitat of an infectious agent where it thrives, grows and multiplies. The reservoirs can be a human reservoir, animal reservoir, and environmental reservoirs. Tell the interviewer about a recent study you were part of, what the reservoir was and how you controlled it.

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  • 7. Explain what is reservoir.

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      Researching how diseases start, spread and die is something you do on a daily basis. You know that reservoir is used to refer the habitat of an infectious agent where it thrives, grows and multiplies. The reservoirs can be a human reservoir, animal reservoir, and environmental reservoirs. Tell the interviewer about a recent study you were part of, what the reservoir was and how you controlled it.

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      "A reservoir acts as a source for the development of infectious agents. Reservoirs are not affected by the agents themselves but are able to transmit infectious agents."

      Marcie's Feedback

      The interviewer will appreciate that you are able to explain this term. Can you give some examples of reservoirs? To further build out your answer, perhaps also discuss how identifying reservoirs can help treat and prevent disease outbreaks. Good job!