10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT caused by a pathogen such as bacteria or virus?
Diabetes
What is the primary means through which infectious diseases are spread from person to person?
Direct contact with bodily fluids
Which of the following structures can be found in a bacterial cell but not in a virus?
Ribosomes
How do antibiotics primarily work against bacterial infections?
Targeting bacterial cell walls or protein synthesis
What can happen when antibiotics are overused or misused?
Development of antibiotic resistance
Which of the following is NOT a common method to prevent the spread of infectious diseases?
Sharing personal items
What is the main purpose of vaccines in preventing infectious diseases?
Preventing future infections by boosting immunity
What is a major consequence of antibiotic resistance?
Failure of antibiotic treatments for common infections
Which of the following contributes to the evolution of antibiotic-resistant bacteria?
'Over-prescribing' antibiotics for viral infections
What role do genes play in the development of antibiotic resistance?
'Genes can be transferred between bacteria and confer resistance'
Learn about the distinctions between infectious diseases, which are caused by pathogens and can be spread through various means, and non-infectious diseases that are not caused by pathogens and cannot be transmitted from person to person. Understand how infectious diseases are spread through respiratory droplets and the importance of preventive measures like wearing masks and social distancing during outbreaks.
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