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Infectious Agent Exit and Pathogen Transmission Quiz

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Which method of transmission involves inanimate objects contaminated by an infected person?

Airborne Transmission

Vector-borne Transmission

Animal-to-Person Transmission

Food and Water Transmission (correct)

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 (correct)

Eyes

Fingernails

Mouth

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?

Food and Water Transmission

Vector-borne Transmission (correct)

Airborne Transmission

Vehicle (Fomite) Transmission

How does droplet transmission occur?

Via the spray of droplets from a person carrying an infection, mostly through sneezing or coughing Signup and view all the answers

What is the portal of exit for infectious agents?

Wounds or cuts Signup and view all the answers

What is mother-to-child/vertical transmission?

Infection passed from the infected mother to an embryo, fetus, or her baby during pregnancy or childbirth Signup and view all the answers

Which type of immunity is acquired from another source and lasts for a brief timeframe?

Passive immunity Signup and view all the answers

Who are most commonly considered as susceptible hosts for infections?

People who are already sick or have a weak immune system Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a vaccine?

To prepare the body to fight a certain disease more effectively Signup and view all the answers

What does susceptibility refer to in the context of infections?

Likelihood or vulnerability to a certain harm Signup and view all the answers