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MMWR is on Malaria 

 

for your Go to the MMWR Morbidity Tables at the CDC Web site (www.cdc.gov)Record the cumulative weekly totals selected disease for the last complete year in the Data Table on the next page. No calculation is neces- sary regarding these numbers at this point. Because they are cumulative totals, they should be greater than or equal to the preceding week. Nevertheless , because the reported numbers are provisional and subject to change this may not always be the case. Simply record the numbers from the CDC Web site as they are reported.

 

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1. Characterize the disease you have chosen . Be sure to include causative agent ( by scientific name) , symptoms mode of transmission , and treatment . Cite your references .
2. Perpare a graph that illustrates the cumulative data for each week over the year. Be sure to include a title and axis labels with appropriate units in your graph .
3. Graph the calculated national incidence values over the year studied In your graph , be sure to include a title and axis labels with appropriate units
4. Briefly describe the national trend of your chosen disease over the year Does the incidence appear to be seasonal?