Diseases Spread by Food and Water Quiz
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Diseases Spread by Food and Water Quiz

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How are infective agents of diseases spread by food and water typically transmitted?

  • Through ingestion of infected material (correct)
  • Through direct skin contact
  • Through the air
  • Through blood transfusions

    • Which is a common source of infection for diseases spread by food and water?

  • Handshakes
  • Exposure to sunlight
  • Infected animals
  • Contaminated water sources (correct)

    • In what ways can human beings become infected with bacteria causing diseases spread by food and water?

  • Through eye contact with infected individuals
  • By ingesting bacteria from faeces or urine (correct)
  • Through drinking infected blood
  • Through breathing contaminated air

    • Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way bacteria causing diseases spread by food and water can be ingested?

    <p>Breathing contaminated air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are important members of the group of diseases spread by food and water from a military viewpoint?

    <p>Enteric group of fevers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a carrier in the context of the passage?

    <p>A person that harbors an agent without showing clinical signs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mode of transmission for diseases spread by food and water?

    <p>Ingestion of contaminated food and drinks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can human beings get infected with bacteria causing diseases spread by food and water indirectly?

    <p>Via contaminated water sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common source of infection for diseases spread by food and water?

    <p>Uncovered excreta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the typical sources of bacteria that cause diseases spread by food and water?

    <p>Infected food and drinks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do flies contribute to the transmission of bacteria causing diseases spread by food and water?

    <p>Transmitting germs from excreta to food preparation areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of fevers is mentioned as an important member of diseases spread by food and water from a military viewpoint?

    <p>Enteric Group of Fevers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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