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What distinguishes the swine flu pandemic of 2009 from the Spanish flu outbreak?
What distinguishes the swine flu pandemic of 2009 from the Spanish flu outbreak?
- Swine flu spread to fewer countries.
- Swine flu caused more severe symptoms than the Spanish flu.
- The swine flu had no available treatments.
- The Spanish flu had a higher death toll. (correct)
What are the primary routes of transmission for HIV?
What are the primary routes of transmission for HIV?
- Surface contact with infected objects.
- Airborne particles.
- Semen, vaginal fluid, and blood. (correct)
- Foodborne contamination.
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with Ebola?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with Ebola?
- Body aches.
- Headache. (correct)
- Gastrointestinal symptoms.
- Unexplained bleeding.
What disease is caused by the virus SARS-CoV2?
What disease is caused by the virus SARS-CoV2?
What is the most effective way to prevent the transmission of communicable diseases?
What is the most effective way to prevent the transmission of communicable diseases?
Which of the following statements about vaccines is true?
Which of the following statements about vaccines is true?
What common misconception about vaccinations has been noted?
What common misconception about vaccinations has been noted?
What symptom initially presents in a person infected with the bubonic plague?
What symptom initially presents in a person infected with the bubonic plague?
During what historical outbreak did the bubonic plague kill up to half of London's population?
During what historical outbreak did the bubonic plague kill up to half of London's population?
Which groups of people were most affected by the Spanish flu?
Which groups of people were most affected by the Spanish flu?
What was a major factor contributing to the spread of the bubonic plague in medieval England?
What was a major factor contributing to the spread of the bubonic plague in medieval England?
What method of transmission is associated with the bubonic plague?
What method of transmission is associated with the bubonic plague?
What year did the Spanish flu pandemic occur?
What year did the Spanish flu pandemic occur?
Which of the following statements about communicable diseases is true?
Which of the following statements about communicable diseases is true?
What characterized the response to the outbreak of the Spanish flu in terms of severity?
What characterized the response to the outbreak of the Spanish flu in terms of severity?
Flashcards
Pandemic
Pandemic
A global outbreak of a disease.
Communicable Disease
Communicable Disease
A disease that can be spread from person to person or animal to person.
Swine Flu (H1N1)
Swine Flu (H1N1)
A type of flu that caused a major pandemic in 2009.
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
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Ebola
Ebola
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COVID-19
COVID-19
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Vaccine
Vaccine
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Bubonic Plague
Bubonic Plague
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Epidemic
Epidemic
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Influenza (Flu)
Influenza (Flu)
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Spanish Flu
Spanish Flu
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Zoonotic Disease
Zoonotic Disease
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Virulence
Virulence
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Study Notes
Communicable Diseases
- Communicable diseases spread from person to person, posing a significant threat to populations. Historical outbreaks caused major societal disruption and high death tolls.
Historical Diseases
- Bubonic Plague: A bacterial infection characterized by flu-like symptoms, swelling of lymph nodes (buboes), and potentially lung infection.
- Historically widespread, especially in medieval England due to poor sanitation.
- Spread through fleas carried by rodents.
- Still exists today in some parts of the world.
- Spanish Flu: A highly contagious influenza virus causing fever, chills, headache, sore throat, and cough.
- Especially dangerous to young adults, children, elderly, and immune-compromised people.
- 20-40 million deaths in 1918 alone, exceeding World War I casualties.
Current Diseases
- Swine Flu (H1N1): Influenza variant causing headache, exhaustion, fever, chills, and sore throat.
- Significant global outbreak in 2009, infecting millions.
- Estimated death toll far lower than Spanish flu due to improved medicine and sanitation.
- HIV: A virus attacking the immune system's T-cells, leading to AIDS.
- Transmitted through semen, vaginal fluids, and blood (e.g., unprotected sex, shared needles).
- Symptoms can develop over years; frequent testing is critical for those at risk.
- Millions infected globally, with significant burden in Africa.
- Ebola: A hemorrhagic fever often deadly in humans.
- Symptoms include fever, body aches, bleeding, and gastrointestinal issues.
- Onset within two to ten days of exposure.
- No vaccine but some antiviral treatments exist.
- COVID-19: A disease caused by SARS-CoV2, spreading through respiratory droplets, infecting various organ systems potentially causing fatal outcomes.
- Global pandemic in 2020.
- Multiple preventative measures and vaccines are currently available.
Prevention
- Sanitation: Crucial for disease prevention. Handwashing (before eating, after restroom use, after handling waste) is vital, reducing diarrhea and respiratory illnesses. Safe sex practices and avoiding sharing needles important for specific diseases like HIV.
- Vaccination: Using small doses of pathogens to stimulate the immune response.
- Critical for preventing disease; smallpox vaccination is a success story.
- Unfounded fears about vaccines causing autism pose a serious risk.
- Vaccines protect individuals and prevent disease spreading across populations.
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Description
Explore the impact of historical and current communicable diseases, including the Bubonic Plague and Spanish Flu. This quiz examines how these diseases spread and their effects on society. Test your knowledge on significant outbreaks and their historical contexts.
