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Which of the following is NOT a common way that airborne diseases can spread?
Which of the following is NOT a common way that airborne diseases can spread?
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Shaking hands (correct)
- Talking
Which of these airborne diseases is known to cause puffy cheeks and a tender, swollen jaw?
Which of these airborne diseases is known to cause puffy cheeks and a tender, swollen jaw?
- Tuberculosis
- Influenza
- Mumps (correct)
- Chickenpox
How long can the measles virus remain active on surfaces or in the air after being released?
How long can the measles virus remain active on surfaces or in the air after being released?
- Up to 8 hours
- Up to 4 hours
- Up to 1 hour
- Up to 2 hours (correct)
Which of these airborne diseases is caused by a rhinovirus in the majority of cases?
Which of these airborne diseases is caused by a rhinovirus in the majority of cases?
What is a key symptom of chickenpox?
What is a key symptom of chickenpox?
How can someone become infected with shingles?
How can someone become infected with shingles?
Which of the following is the causative agent of tuberculosis?
Which of the following is the causative agent of tuberculosis?
Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with whooping cough?
Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with whooping cough?
Which of the following is a recommended preventive measure for airborne diseases?
Which of the following is a recommended preventive measure for airborne diseases?
Which airborne disease can cause damage to the nerves, kidneys, and heart?
Which airborne disease can cause damage to the nerves, kidneys, and heart?
What is a common symptom of diphtheria?
What is a common symptom of diphtheria?
Which of the following airborne diseases has a vaccine that is updated annually?
Which of the following airborne diseases has a vaccine that is updated annually?
Flashcards
Method NOT spreading airborne diseases
Method NOT spreading airborne diseases
Shaking hands does not spread airborne diseases.
Disease with puffy cheeks
Disease with puffy cheeks
Mumps causes puffy cheeks and a tender, swollen jaw.
Measles virus lifespan
Measles virus lifespan
Measles virus can remain active for up to 2 hours after release.
Common cold causative agent
Common cold causative agent
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Key symptom of chickenpox
Key symptom of chickenpox
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Infection route for shingles
Infection route for shingles
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Causative agent of tuberculosis
Causative agent of tuberculosis
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Whooping cough symptom NOT common
Whooping cough symptom NOT common
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Preventive measure for airborne diseases
Preventive measure for airborne diseases
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Disease damaging nerves, kidneys, heart
Disease damaging nerves, kidneys, heart
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Common symptom of diphtheria
Common symptom of diphtheria
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Airborne disease with annual vaccine
Airborne disease with annual vaccine
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Study Notes
Airborne Diseases
- Airborne diseases can spread through various means, but NOT through ___________ (fill in the blank).
- Mumps is known to cause puffy cheeks and a tender, swollen jaw.
- The measles virus can remain active on surfaces or in the air for up to ___________ (fill in the blank) after being released.
- The common cold is caused by a rhinovirus in the majority of cases.
- A key symptom of chickenpox is a ___________ (fill in the blank) rash.
Shingles and Infection
- Someone can become infected with shingles through ___________ (fill in the blank) with the varicella-zoster virus.
Tuberculosis
- The causative agent of tuberculosis is ___________ (fill in the blank).
Whooping Cough Symptoms
- Sneezing is NOT commonly associated with whooping cough.
Prevention Measures
- A recommended preventive measure for airborne diseases is ___________ (fill in the blank).
Complications of Airborne Diseases
- Rubella (German measles) can cause damage to the nerves, kidneys, and heart.
- A common symptom of diphtheria is a ___________ (fill in the blank) sore throat.
Vaccination
- Influenza has a vaccine that is updated annually.
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