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What is the primary mode of transmission for influenza?
What is the primary mode of transmission for influenza?
Which of the following is NOT a defense mechanism against infection?
Which of the following is NOT a defense mechanism against infection?
Which of the following is an example of a non-infectious disease?
Which of the following is an example of a non-infectious disease?
What is the role of an antigen in the immune response?
What is the role of an antigen in the immune response?
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Which of the following practices is NOT recommended to prevent the spread of infectious diseases?
Which of the following practices is NOT recommended to prevent the spread of infectious diseases?
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What is the primary mechanism by which vaccines prevent infectious diseases?
What is the primary mechanism by which vaccines prevent infectious diseases?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the body's natural defense system against infectious diseases?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the body's natural defense system against infectious diseases?
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How do memory cells contribute to the body's immune response?
How do memory cells contribute to the body's immune response?
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Which of the following best describes the role of antibodies in the immune response?
Which of the following best describes the role of antibodies in the immune response?
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What is the main difference between a vaccine and an antibiotic?
What is the main difference between a vaccine and an antibiotic?
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Which of the following would be considered a preventative measure against infectious disease?
Which of the following would be considered a preventative measure against infectious disease?
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Why are vaccines considered to be a safe and effective way to prevent infectious diseases?
Why are vaccines considered to be a safe and effective way to prevent infectious diseases?
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How does the development of memory cells contribute to the body's immune response?
How does the development of memory cells contribute to the body's immune response?
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Which of the following is NOT a way that antibiotics work against bacteria?
Which of the following is NOT a way that antibiotics work against bacteria?
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Which scenario BEST describes the misuse of antibiotics?
Which scenario BEST describes the misuse of antibiotics?
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Which of the following scenarios is MOST likely to lead to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria?
Which of the following scenarios is MOST likely to lead to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria?
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How do vaccines contribute to the body's immune response?
How do vaccines contribute to the body's immune response?
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Which of the following would be considered an example of overuse of antibiotics?
Which of the following would be considered an example of overuse of antibiotics?
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What is the primary difference between antibiotics and vaccines?
What is the primary difference between antibiotics and vaccines?
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What is the main reason for completing a prescribed course of antibiotics?
What is the main reason for completing a prescribed course of antibiotics?
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What effect did the newer antibiotic T have on the emergence of resistant pathogens?
What effect did the newer antibiotic T have on the emergence of resistant pathogens?
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What is the primary factor contributing to the increasing rate of antibiotic resistant pathogens over the years?
What is the primary factor contributing to the increasing rate of antibiotic resistant pathogens over the years?
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Based on the provided information, what is a potential consequence of misusing or overusing antibiotics?
Based on the provided information, what is a potential consequence of misusing or overusing antibiotics?
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How do vaccines contribute to a decreasing trend in the number of people infected with a disease?
How do vaccines contribute to a decreasing trend in the number of people infected with a disease?
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Why was there a wide fluctuation in the reported numbers of people infected with measles between 1940 and 1965?
Why was there a wide fluctuation in the reported numbers of people infected with measles between 1940 and 1965?
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Which of the following could explain why not all children in a country are vaccinated?
Which of the following could explain why not all children in a country are vaccinated?
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What is the potential consequence of a vaccinated person's immune system not responding to the vaccine?
What is the potential consequence of a vaccinated person's immune system not responding to the vaccine?
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What is a possible explanation for a mutated bacteria not being recognised by the immune system?
What is a possible explanation for a mutated bacteria not being recognised by the immune system?
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Which of the following is a non-infectious disease?
Which of the following is a non-infectious disease?
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Which of the following is a sign or symptom associated with both influenza and pneumococcal disease?
Which of the following is a sign or symptom associated with both influenza and pneumococcal disease?
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Which of the following is NOT a method to reduce the transmission of pneumococcal bacteria?
Which of the following is NOT a method to reduce the transmission of pneumococcal bacteria?
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Pneumococcal bacteria attacks various parts of the body, including:
Pneumococcal bacteria attacks various parts of the body, including:
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Which of the following is a common method of transmission for both influenza and pneumococcal disease?
Which of the following is a common method of transmission for both influenza and pneumococcal disease?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of good personal hygiene to reduce the transmission of influenza?
Which of the following is NOT an example of good personal hygiene to reduce the transmission of influenza?
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Which of the following is a common sign or symptom of influenza, but NOT of pneumococcal disease?
Which of the following is a common sign or symptom of influenza, but NOT of pneumococcal disease?
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Flashcards
Infectious Disease
Infectious Disease
Diseases that spread from person to person via body fluids, food, or water, caused by pathogens like bacteria and viruses.
Non-infectious Disease
Non-infectious Disease
Diseases that cannot be transmitted between people, often caused by genetics, lifestyle, or environment.
Influenza Transmission
Influenza Transmission
Influenza spreads through air droplets and by touching contaminated surfaces and then touching face.
Pathogen
Pathogen
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Preventing Infectious Diseases
Preventing Infectious Diseases
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Antibodies
Antibodies
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White blood cells
White blood cells
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Memory cells
Memory cells
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Antibiotics
Antibiotics
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Antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance
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Viral infections
Viral infections
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Antibiotic misuse
Antibiotic misuse
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Antibiotic overuse
Antibiotic overuse
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Vaccines
Vaccines
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How vaccines work
How vaccines work
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Pathogen resemblance in vaccines
Pathogen resemblance in vaccines
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Role of antiviral drugs
Role of antiviral drugs
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Importance of vaccination
Importance of vaccination
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Overuse of Antibiotics
Overuse of Antibiotics
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Immune Response
Immune Response
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Transmission Rate
Transmission Rate
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Vaccination Coverage
Vaccination Coverage
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Pathogen Mutation
Pathogen Mutation
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Measles Infection Decline
Measles Infection Decline
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Signs of Influenza
Signs of Influenza
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Signs of Pneumococcal Disease
Signs of Pneumococcal Disease
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Influenza Pathogen
Influenza Pathogen
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Pneumococcal Pathogen
Pneumococcal Pathogen
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Transmission of Influenza
Transmission of Influenza
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Reducing Influenza Spread
Reducing Influenza Spread
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Transmission of Pneumococcal Disease
Transmission of Pneumococcal Disease
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Reducing Pneumococcal Spread
Reducing Pneumococcal Spread
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Study Notes
Infectious Diseases
- Spread through body fluids, food, and water.
- Caused by pathogens like bacteria and viruses.
- Examples include influenza, pneumococcal disease, and HIV/AIDS.
Non-Infectious Diseases
- Cannot spread from person to person.
- Not caused by pathogens; caused by genetics, malnutrition, environmental factors, or lifestyle choices.
- Examples include coronary heart disease, liver cirrhosis, and type 2 diabetes.
Transmission of Infectious Diseases
- Spread through airborne droplets (coughing/sneezing).
- Transmitted by direct contact.
- Transmitted by contaminated water.
- Contact with contaminated surfaces.
Influenza
- Caused by the influenza virus.
- Transmitted through airborne droplets and contact with contaminated surfaces.
- Symptoms include sore throat, runny nose, muscle aches, fatigue, and chills. Attacks mainly the respiratory organs. Signs and symptoms of influenza and pneumococcal disease are also described.
Pneumococcal Disease
- Caused by pneumococcal bacteria.
- Symptoms include shortness of breath, vomiting, photophobia. Attacks various parts of the body, including the lungs, blood, sinuses, ear, brain.
Body Defenses Against Infections
- Natural barriers (e.g., skin).
- White blood cells and the immune system (biological).
- Stomach acids and tears (chemical).
Pathogen and Antigen
- Pathogens cause disease.
- Antigens trigger an immune response.
Preventing Infectious Diseases
- Vaccination (stimulates white blood cells).
- Disinfection.
- Proper hygiene practices (e.g., handwashing, safe distancing, and masking).
- Covering mouth and nose when sick.
- Social distancing (1m apart).
- Taking prescribed medication (e.g., antiviral drugs for flu, antibiotics for pneumococcal disease).
- Good personal hygiene and habits (washing hands).
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This quiz explores the differences between infectious and non-infectious diseases, highlighting how they spread and their causes. You'll learn about various diseases such as influenza, pneumococcal disease, and the body's defenses against infection. Test your knowledge on both disease categories and their characteristics!