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Common Vehicle Transmission and Carriers

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Common Vehicle Transmission and Carriers

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Which of the following statements correctly describes common vehicle transmission?

It involves direct person-to-person contact.

Only raw fruits and vegetables are involved in the transmission.

Transmission occurs through contaminated water and food. (correct)

Transmission is primarily through airborne pathogens.

What is a significant characteristic of biliary carriers in schistosomiasis?

They have a higher prevalence of urinary tract issues.

They often exhibit gallstones and biliary tract abnormalities. (correct)

They rarely present any symptoms of infection.

Biliary carriers are only found in men.

What role does susceptibility play in schistosomiasis?

Only certain demographics show high susceptibility.

Most individuals are resistant to schistosomiasis.

Susceptibility is irrelevant to transmission dynamics.

Highly susceptible individuals make up a large portion of the population. (correct)

In the context of fecal and urinary carriers of schistosomiasis, which statement is accurate?

<p>Fecal carriers may predispose individuals to nephrolithiasis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements regarding enteric fever is true?

<p>About 10% of patients experience variable symptoms after infection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Common Vehicle Transmission

Transmission occurs through contaminated food and water.
The source of the contamination is the feces and urine of infected individuals.
Contaminated foods and water include shellfish, raw fruits and vegetables, and milk.

Carriers

Carriers are more common in areas with endemic schistosomiasis
Biliary carriers are more frequent among individuals with schistosomiasis, especially women.
Biliary carriers often have gallstones, which may be temporary or permanent.
Fecal carriers are more frequent than urinary carriers.
Fecal carriers may lead to kidney stones.

Other Information

Most individuals are susceptible to this illness.
Enteric fever's period of communicability lasts as long as the bacteria is present.
Symptoms are variable and continue for 10% of people.
About 2% of people develop permanent gallbladder issues.

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Explore the details of common vehicle transmission, including its sources and implications. This quiz covers the role of carriers in endemic areas, the types of carriers related to schistosomiasis, and the potential health issues they may encounter. Test your knowledge on enteric fever and its symptoms.