Disease Types Quiz

Infectious diseases can be spread through contaminated food and water. Examples include E. coli, cholera, and salmonella.

Insects such as fleas, mosquitoes, and ticks can carry pathogens. Examples of diseases transmitted by these insects include malaria (mosquitoes), Lyme disease (ticks), and the bubonic plague (fleas).

Diseases can be passed from person to person through direct contact, such as shaking hands, sneezing, and kissing. Examples include influenza (the flu), colds, and chickenpox.

<p>Yes, some pathogens can survive outside of the host and be spread through indirect contact. This can occur through objects like doorknobs and telephones. Many of the same diseases that can spread through direct contact can also be spread through indirect contact.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fruits and vegetables are the most common foods to be contaminated with pathogens. These pathogens can be transmitted through foodborne illnesses, where contaminated food is consumed.</p> Signup and view all the answers