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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?

Breathing contaminated air Signup and view all the answers

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

Enteric group of fevers Signup and view all the answers

What is a carrier in the context of the passage?

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

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

Ingestion of contaminated food and drinks Signup and view all the answers

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

Via contaminated water sources Signup and view all the answers

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

Uncovered excreta Signup and view all the answers

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

Infected food and drinks Signup and view all the answers

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

Transmitting germs from excreta to food preparation areas 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?

Enteric Group of Fevers Signup and view all the answers