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Which of the following statements correctly describes common vehicle transmission?
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?
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?
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?
In the context of fecal and urinary carriers of schistosomiasis, which statement is accurate?
Which of the following statements regarding enteric fever is true?
Which of the following statements regarding enteric fever is true?
Study Notes
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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Description
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.
