Contagious Diseases Outline Form Notes

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What is the definition of an epidemic?

  • A disease that can be spread from person to person
  • A sudden disease outbreak affecting a large number of people in a specific region (correct)
  • A disease that has different effects on different people
  • A disease epidemic that spreads across multiple nations or continents

What distinguishes a pandemic from an epidemic?

  • The region where it occurs
  • The number of people affected (correct)
  • The contagiousness of the disease
  • The symptoms developed

How is active immunity acquired?

  • By having temporary protection through antibodies
  • By developing antibodies after being infected by a disease or vaccinated (correct)
  • By having antibodies that last a lifetime
  • Through transfer of antibodies from one person to another

What is passive immunity?

<p>Immunity that transfers antibodies from one person to another (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does passive immunity usually last?

<p>A few weeks to a few months (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines whether someone develops symptoms from a contagious disease?

<p>The level of immunity they possess (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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