10 Questions
Which method of transmission involves inanimate objects contaminated by an infected person?
Food and Water Transmission
What is the portal of entry that refers to the method by which the infectious agent invades the susceptible host through cuts in the skin?
Cuts in the skin
Which type of transmission occurs when a vector, such as mosquitoes, feeds on an infected person and then transmits the infection to a new host?
Vector-borne Transmission
How does droplet transmission occur?
Via the spray of droplets from a person carrying an infection, mostly through sneezing or coughing
What is the portal of exit for infectious agents?
Wounds or cuts
What is mother-to-child/vertical transmission?
Infection passed from the infected mother to an embryo, fetus, or her baby during pregnancy or childbirth
Which type of immunity is acquired from another source and lasts for a brief timeframe?
Passive immunity
Who are most commonly considered as susceptible hosts for infections?
People who are already sick or have a weak immune system
What is the main purpose of a vaccine?
To prepare the body to fight a certain disease more effectively
What does susceptibility refer to in the context of infections?
Likelihood or vulnerability to a certain harm
Test your knowledge about the methods of how infectious agents can leave their reservoir and how pathogens travel from one spot to the next. Learn about the portal of exit and mode of transmission in the context of infectious diseases.
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