Chapter 25, Problem 2A

Summary Introduction

Case summary:

A worker in healthcare in Honduras was aware of the outbreak of the yellow fever disease in his hometown. A laborer from a jungle area who was suffering from yellow fever came to this place 2 weeks prior to work. The coworkers working with him reported of getting mosquito bites while working with him and this was a matter of concern for the healthcare workers.

Characters in the case:

The healthcare workers, a laborer from the jungle who was suffering from yellow fever.

Adequate information:

The workers working with the laborer suffering from yellow fever complained of getting mosquito bites, which were of major concern for them.

To determine:

The importance of how long it has been since the workers were bitten by the mosquitos after working with the laborer of the jungle area.

Given information:

The laborer coming from jungle area was suffering from yellow feverdisease as the jungle area is endemic to yellow fever. The healthcare workers complained of getting mosquito bites after working with the laborer of jungle area.