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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Urine (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main mode of transmission for HIV?

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

Which test is used as a confirmatory test for HIV?

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

What is the infectious agent responsible for causing AIDS?

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

What is the incubation period range for AIDS?

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

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

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

What is the fatality rate associated with AIDS?

<p>High (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What type of immunity does HIV destroy?

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

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

<p>Urine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main mode of transmission for HIV?

<p>Blood transfusion (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Contaminated syringe during drug abuse (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the incubation period range for AIDS?

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

Which factor is included in the pathogenic period of infection?

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

What type of immunity does HIV destroy?

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

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

<p>Blood (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the fatality rate associated with AIDS?

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

Which test is used as a confirmatory test for HIV?

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

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