Epidemiological Aspects of Communicable Diseases
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Which factor is included in the pre-pathogenic period of infection?

  • Clinical picture
  • Vaccine
  • Mode of Transmission (correct)
  • Period of communicability
  • What is a potential mode of transmission for blood-borne diseases?

  • Geography
  • Shared razors (correct)
  • Vaccination
  • Incubation period
  • Which is a component of the pathogenic period of infection?

  • Socioeconomic status
  • Seasonal variation
  • Immunity
  • Pathogenesis (correct)
  • What is a potential source of infection for blood-borne diseases?

    <p>Contaminated syringe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body fluid is not considered a potential carrier of blood-borne pathogens?

    <p>Urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the period of communicability for a person with AIDS?

    <p>From onset of infection throughout life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main mode of transmission for HIV?

    <p>Mainly through blood, semen, and vaginal secretions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test is used as a confirmatory test for HIV?

    <p>Western blot test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the infectious agent responsible for causing AIDS?

    <p>Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is not considered a risk factor for acquiring AIDS?

    <p>Persons with no history of STIs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the incubation period range for AIDS?

    <p>6 months - 6 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary target of HIV in the human body?

    <p>T4-helper cells (T-lymphocytes)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fatality rate associated with AIDS?

    <p>High</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body fluid is considered a potential carrier of blood-borne pathogens?

    <p>Breast milk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of immunity does HIV destroy?

    <p>Cell-mediated immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body fluid is NOT considered a potential carrier of blood-borne pathogens?

    <p>Urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main mode of transmission for HIV?

    <p>Blood transfusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the period of communicability for a person with AIDS?

    <p>From onset of infection throughout life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary target of HIV in the human body?

    <p>T4-helper cells (T-lymphocytes)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential mode of transmission for blood-borne diseases?

    <p>Contaminated syringe during drug abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is a component of the pre-pathogenic period of infection?

    <p>Host factors like age and sex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary target of HIV in the human body?

    <p>White blood cells (CD4 cells)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the period of communicability for a person with AIDS?

    <p>&gt;6 months but not lifetime communicability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the incubation period range for AIDS?

    <p>Several years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is included in the pathogenic period of infection?

    <p>Mode of transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of immunity does HIV destroy?

    <p>Cell-mediated immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body fluid is considered a potential carrier of blood-borne pathogens?

    <p>Blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential source of infection for blood-borne diseases?

    <p>Contaminated syringe during drug abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fatality rate associated with AIDS?

    <p>Varies depending on treatment and access to care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test is used as a confirmatory test for HIV?

    <p>ELISA (Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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