10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a type of pathogen mentioned in the text?
Helminthes
How does infection occur?
Through direct contact
Which route of transmission involves enteric pathogens that infect the gastrointestinal tract?
Fecal-oral route
Which of the following is NOT a size range of microorganisms mentioned in the text?
10-5 10 µm
Which type of pathogen can only cause disease in immunocompromised individuals?
Protozoa
Which of the following is a direct route of transmission for pathogens mentioned in the text?
Inhalation
Which of the following is NOT a type of pathogen mentioned in the text?
Fungi
Which of the following is the correct order of sizes of microorganisms mentioned in the text, from largest to smallest?
Helminths, Bacteria, Protozoa, Mycoplasma, Viruses
Which of the following is a characteristic of opportunistic pathogens mentioned in the text?
They only cause disease in immunocompromised individuals
Which of the following is a type of environmentally transmitted pathogen mentioned in the text?
Bacteria
Test your knowledge on environmentally transmitted pathogens and their impact on human health. Learn about the different microbes found in the environment that can cause infection and disease in hosts. Understand the distinction between infection and disease, and discover how certain pathogens can produce illness even in healthy individuals.
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