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What is the primary mode of transmission for diseases spread through contaminated surfaces?
What is the primary mode of transmission for diseases spread through contaminated surfaces?
- Insect bites
- Infected airborne pathogens
- Bodily fluids expelled via cough or sneeze
- Direct exposure during various activities (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a pathogenic agent responsible for infectious diseases?
Which of the following is NOT a pathogenic agent responsible for infectious diseases?
- Viruses
- Insect vectors
- Bacteria
- Genetic mutations (correct)
Why are infectious diseases a significant threat to public health?
Why are infectious diseases a significant threat to public health?
- Because they can be transmitted from person to person (correct)
- Because they are exclusively caused by genetics
- Because they are always fatal
- Due to their chronic nature
What is a key challenge in managing infectious diseases?
What is a key challenge in managing infectious diseases?
What is a characteristic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) mentioned in the text?
What is a characteristic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) mentioned in the text?
Why do both communicable and non-communicable diseases require a collective effort to manage?
Why do both communicable and non-communicable diseases require a collective effort to manage?
What is the primary difference between communicable diseases and non-communicable diseases?
What is the primary difference between communicable diseases and non-communicable diseases?
Which of the following is an example of a neglected tropical disease (NTD)?
Which of the following is an example of a neglected tropical disease (NTD)?
What is the estimated number of premature deaths caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) before the age of 70?
What is the estimated number of premature deaths caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) before the age of 70?
Which of the following is NOT a target of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
Which of the following is NOT a target of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
What is the impact of COVID-19 on the progress made against communicable diseases?
What is the impact of COVID-19 on the progress made against communicable diseases?
Which of the following is a characteristic of non-communicable diseases?
Which of the following is a characteristic of non-communicable diseases?
What is the primary mechanism of action of antihistamines in the context of hand-foot-and-mouth disease?
What is the primary mechanism of action of antihistamines in the context of hand-foot-and-mouth disease?
What is the most effective way to prevent hand-foot-and-mouth disease?
What is the most effective way to prevent hand-foot-and-mouth disease?
What is the primary goal of pharmacological management in hand-foot-and-mouth disease?
What is the primary goal of pharmacological management in hand-foot-and-mouth disease?
What is the most common complication of hand-foot-and-mouth disease?
What is the most common complication of hand-foot-and-mouth disease?
What type of agents can be applied to ulcerations to control pain in hand-foot-and-mouth disease?
What type of agents can be applied to ulcerations to control pain in hand-foot-and-mouth disease?
Why is it important to encourage fluid intake in patients with hand-foot-and-mouth disease?
Why is it important to encourage fluid intake in patients with hand-foot-and-mouth disease?
