A college student goes to the Student Health Center with an extremely swollen neck.The advanced practice nurse determines that he has mumps.His roommate also is experiencing malaise and a sore throat.Which of the following defines these two students?

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A point source outbreak involves all persons exposed becoming ill at the same time,during one incubation period.A mixed outbreak is a common source followed by secondary exposures related to person-to-person contact.A common source outbreak refers to a group exposed to a common noxious influence such as the release of noxious gases.A propagated outbreak does not have a common source and spreads gradually from person to person over more than one incubation period.

A College Student Goes to the Student Health Center with an Extremely