<prompt> All of the statements about quarantine are true except-It is synonymous with isolationAbsolute quarantine is restriction during the incubation periodExclusion of children from schools is an example of modified quarantineQuarantine should not be longer than the longest incubation period  <response>: Ans. is a i.e., It is synonymous with isolation o By definition both isolation and quarantine restrict the movement of individuals. o But, quarantine and isolation are not synonymous. o Quarantine is done on individual who is not sick but has been exposed, while isolation is done on ill or infected individual. o Period of quarantine is max incubation period, while period of isoalation is equal to period of communicability. o If a quarantined individual becomes sick, isolation is considered. Types of quarantine a Absolute quarantine -- Restriction of movement for maximum incubation period. b Modified quarantine -- A selective paial limitation of freedom of movement, such as exclusion of children from school. c Segregation -- The separation for special consideration, control of observation of some pa of a group of persons from the other to facilitate control of a communicable disease, e.g., removal of susceptible children to homes of immune persons. 