PHNs are involved in protecting the population at large from the spread of infectious agents. They must be able to identify elements of the cycle of communicable disease transmission in their patients, including all of the following except:

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Antibiotics effective against the agent are not part of the cycle of communicable disease transmission; they are a treatment method. The cycle includes the reservoir, portal of entry, and susceptible host.

PHNs Are Involved in Protecting the Population at Large from the Spread