30 Questions
Which factor is included in the pre-pathogenic period of infection?
Mode of Transmission
What is a potential mode of transmission for blood-borne diseases?
Shared razors
Which is a component of the pathogenic period of infection?
Pathogenesis
What is a potential source of infection for blood-borne diseases?
Contaminated syringe
Which body fluid is not considered a potential carrier of blood-borne pathogens?
Urine
What is the period of communicability for a person with AIDS?
From onset of infection throughout life
What is the main mode of transmission for HIV?
Mainly through blood, semen, and vaginal secretions
Which test is used as a confirmatory test for HIV?
Western blot test
What is the infectious agent responsible for causing AIDS?
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Which group is not considered a risk factor for acquiring AIDS?
Persons with no history of STIs
What is the incubation period range for AIDS?
6 months - 6 years
What is the primary target of HIV in the human body?
T4-helper cells (T-lymphocytes)
What is the fatality rate associated with AIDS?
High
Which body fluid is considered a potential carrier of blood-borne pathogens?
Breast milk
What type of immunity does HIV destroy?
Cell-mediated immunity
Which body fluid is NOT considered a potential carrier of blood-borne pathogens?
Urine
What is the main mode of transmission for HIV?
Blood transfusion
What is the period of communicability for a person with AIDS?
From onset of infection throughout life
What is the primary target of HIV in the human body?
T4-helper cells (T-lymphocytes)
What is a potential mode of transmission for blood-borne diseases?
Contaminated syringe during drug abuse
Which is a component of the pre-pathogenic period of infection?
Host factors like age and sex
What is the primary target of HIV in the human body?
White blood cells (CD4 cells)
What is the period of communicability for a person with AIDS?
>6 months but not lifetime communicability
What is the incubation period range for AIDS?
Several years
Which factor is included in the pathogenic period of infection?
Mode of transmission
What type of immunity does HIV destroy?
Cell-mediated immunity
Which body fluid is considered a potential carrier of blood-borne pathogens?
Blood
What is a potential source of infection for blood-borne diseases?
Contaminated syringe during drug abuse
What is the fatality rate associated with AIDS?
Varies depending on treatment and access to care
Which test is used as a confirmatory test for HIV?
ELISA (Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay)
Test your knowledge on the epidemiological aspects of communicable diseases, including the definition of infection, occurrence factors like geography and socioeconomic status, as well as the pre-pathogenic period elements such as infectious agents and modes of transmission.
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