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What is a potential method of direct infection for droplet infections?
What is a potential method of direct infection for droplet infections?
- Droplet nuclei (correct)
- Breast milk
- Eye discharge
- Blood transfusion
In utero infection can occur through which route according to the text?
In utero infection can occur through which route according to the text?
- Blood transfusion (correct)
- Skin lesions discharge
- Breast milk
- Eye discharge
Which infection can be transmitted through inhalation of droplet nuclei?
Which infection can be transmitted through inhalation of droplet nuclei?
- Meningococcal meningitis (correct)
- Hepatitis B
- Cholera
- HIV
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a mode of HIV transmission in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a mode of HIV transmission in the text?
What mode of transmission is characteristic of developed countries for Poliomyelitis?
What mode of transmission is characteristic of developed countries for Poliomyelitis?
What is a common feature of droplet infections related to the reservoir and new host?
What is a common feature of droplet infections related to the reservoir and new host?
What is the study of all factors involved in the development of a disease?
What is the study of all factors involved in the development of a disease?
Which term refers to a form of immunity that occurs when a significant portion of a population is vaccinated?
Which term refers to a form of immunity that occurs when a significant portion of a population is vaccinated?
What is the science that deals with the mutual relation between man and his environment?
What is the science that deals with the mutual relation between man and his environment?
In epidemiology, what does 'reservoir of infection' refer to?
In epidemiology, what does 'reservoir of infection' refer to?
Which of the following is a risk factor for communicable diseases in developing countries?
Which of the following is a risk factor for communicable diseases in developing countries?
What is the term for the invasion of the body by pathogenic organisms?
What is the term for the invasion of the body by pathogenic organisms?
What determines the sequelae of infection?
What determines the sequelae of infection?
Which of the following is NOT a basic link in the infection cycle?
Which of the following is NOT a basic link in the infection cycle?
In the infection cycle, where is infection maintained in the community?
In the infection cycle, where is infection maintained in the community?
Which factor is considered a quantitative determination of infection?
Which factor is considered a quantitative determination of infection?
What characteristic differentiates cases from carriers as reservoirs of infection?
What characteristic differentiates cases from carriers as reservoirs of infection?
Which type of infection cycle involves both human and animal reservoirs?
Which type of infection cycle involves both human and animal reservoirs?
What does the term 'epidemiology' refer to?
What does the term 'epidemiology' refer to?
Which of the following best describes the focus of epidemiology regarding disease occurrence?
Which of the following best describes the focus of epidemiology regarding disease occurrence?
What are the components of the infection cycle discussed in epidemiology?
What are the components of the infection cycle discussed in epidemiology?
In epidemiology, what does 'distribution' refer to?
In epidemiology, what does 'distribution' refer to?
What is one of the objectives of epidemiology?
What is one of the objectives of epidemiology?
Why is it important to understand the determinants and dynamics of disease occurrence in epidemiology?
Why is it important to understand the determinants and dynamics of disease occurrence in epidemiology?
How are droplet nuclei different from droplet spray?
How are droplet nuclei different from droplet spray?
What is a potential risk factor for certain parasitic infections?
What is a potential risk factor for certain parasitic infections?
How do houseflies and possibly cockroaches contribute to the transmission of infections?
How do houseflies and possibly cockroaches contribute to the transmission of infections?
What is the main mode of transmission for haemolytic streptococci causing pharyngitis?
What is the main mode of transmission for haemolytic streptococci causing pharyngitis?
What distinguishes droplet infection from ingestion infections?
What distinguishes droplet infection from ingestion infections?
Why can droplet nuclei remain suspended in the air for hours?
Why can droplet nuclei remain suspended in the air for hours?
