Communicable Diseases and Prevention Quiz

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What is the term for the tiny microorganisms that invade the body and attack cells and tissues?

  • Bacteria
  • Virus
  • Pathogen (correct)
  • Fungi

Which of these diseases is caused by a fungus?

  • Influenza
  • Dengue
  • Athlete's foot (correct)
  • Tuberculosis

What is the first stage in the disease process?

  • Convalescence
  • Prodromal
  • Illness Stage
  • Incubation (correct)

What is the main route by which infectious microorganisms leave the reservoir?

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What is the most common infectious disease?

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Which of the following is a major factor contributing to the high number of dengue fever cases in the Philippines?

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Which of these is NOT a general approach to preventing and controlling communicable diseases?

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Which of the following is a preventive measure for hand, foot, and mouth disease?

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What factor significantly contributes to the high mortality rate of respiratory diseases in the Philippines?

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What is a preventive measure to reduce the likelihood of developing acne?

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What advice would you give Gary, who has a pulmonary disease, to prevent the spread of his disease?

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Which of the following is NOT a preventive strategy for common communicable diseases?

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Flashcards

Communicable Diseases

Diseases caused by the transmission of pathogens between individuals.

Pathogen

Tiny microorganisms that invade the body and attack cells.

Ringworm

A fungal infection characterized by a ring-shaped rash on the skin.

Dengue

A mosquito-borne disease prevalent in tropical areas.

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Incubation Stage

The first stage of the disease process after infection.

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Rickettsia

A type of pathogen that requires a living cell to multiply, often found in ticks.

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Portal of Exit

The route by which infectious microorganisms leave their reservoir.

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Preventing Helminth Diseases

Prevention often requires maintaining cleanliness and hygiene.

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Preventive measures for Hand, Mouth, and Foot disease

Actions taken to avoid the transmission and spread of this viral illness.

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Factors influencing respiratory diseases in the Philippines

Environmental, socioeconomic, and healthcare access factors that increase mortality rates.

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Preventive measure for acne

Steps taken to reduce the risk of developing acne, such as proper skincare.

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Advice to prevent disease spread in pulmonary patients

Guidelines to minimize the risk of transmitting respiratory diseases to others.

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Chain of Infection stages

The sequence of events that enables a pathogen to spread from one host to another.

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