86. An epidemiologist identifies a novel pathogen and recognizes its potential for widespread human-to-human transmission. What is the urgent public health response?
A.
Wait for the pathogen to be fully characterized.
B.
Initiate rapid risk assessment, develop containment strategies, and prepare for potential outbreak/pandemic.
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C.
Dismiss it as a non-issue.
D.
Only focus on research.
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Wait for the pathogen to be fully characterized.
Initiate rapid risk assessment, develop containment strategies, and prepare for potential outbreak/pandemic.
