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What is the primary goal of social distancing as a protective measure?
What is the primary goal of social distancing as a protective measure?
- To completely isolate individuals from the general population
- To prioritize antibiotic use in the treatment of viral infections
- To ensure the only way to contain disease outbreaks is through quarantine
- To decrease the risk of spreading infection and help flatten the curve (correct)
What is the underlying reason for the high risk of antibiotic resistance developing?
What is the underlying reason for the high risk of antibiotic resistance developing?
- The intentional ingestion of antibiotic material in ancient civilizations
- The discovery of penicillin by Sir Alexander Fleming in 1928
- The historic use of quarantine to contain disease outbreaks
- The use of antibiotics as a first line of defense and overprescription (correct)
What is the average number of courses of antibiotics given per year in the first two years of life, according to a study in eight countries?
What is the average number of courses of antibiotics given per year in the first two years of life, according to a study in eight countries?
- 1.9 courses
- 6.2 courses
- 4.9 courses (correct)
- 2.5 courses
Which of the following diseases is not typically linked to antibiotic resistance?
Which of the following diseases is not typically linked to antibiotic resistance?
What is the primary difference between social distancing and quarantine?
What is the primary difference between social distancing and quarantine?
What is the link between antibiotic use in livestock and the risk of antibiotic resistance?
What is the link between antibiotic use in livestock and the risk of antibiotic resistance?
What is the primary purpose of certification in disease eradication efforts?
What is the primary purpose of certification in disease eradication efforts?
What is a limitation of antibody tests in disease diagnosis?
What is a limitation of antibody tests in disease diagnosis?
What is a challenge in conducting contact tracing for infectious diseases?
What is a challenge in conducting contact tracing for infectious diseases?
What is a limitation of PCR tests in disease diagnosis?
What is a limitation of PCR tests in disease diagnosis?
What is the purpose of interventions in disease control and eradication efforts?
What is the purpose of interventions in disease control and eradication efforts?
What is a potential problem with relying on test results to identify infected individuals?
What is a potential problem with relying on test results to identify infected individuals?
What is the primary goal of disease eradication efforts?
What is the primary goal of disease eradication efforts?
What is a key consideration in disease control efforts related to the environment?
What is a key consideration in disease control efforts related to the environment?
What is the term for a pathogen that no longer exists in any form?
What is the term for a pathogen that no longer exists in any form?
What is a major risk associated with antibiotic use today?
What is a major risk associated with antibiotic use today?
What is the term for the absence of disease transmission in a specific area?
What is the term for the absence of disease transmission in a specific area?
What is a key challenge to disease eradication efforts?
What is a key challenge to disease eradication efforts?
