18 Questions
What is the primary goal of social distancing as a protective measure?
To decrease the risk of spreading infection and help flatten the curve
What is the underlying reason for the high risk of antibiotic resistance developing?
The use of antibiotics as a first line of defense and overprescription
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?
4.9 courses
Which of the following diseases is not typically linked to antibiotic resistance?
HIV
What is the primary difference between social distancing and quarantine?
Social distancing is a less strict measure, while quarantine is a more isolated approach
What is the link between antibiotic use in livestock and the risk of antibiotic resistance?
Antibiotics are used to increase growth and reduce infection in livestock
What is the primary purpose of certification in disease eradication efforts?
To ensure that a disease has been eliminated from a population
What is a limitation of antibody tests in disease diagnosis?
They may not detect mild or asymptomatic cases of infection
What is a challenge in conducting contact tracing for infectious diseases?
Difficulty in tracking contacts of infected individuals
What is a limitation of PCR tests in disease diagnosis?
They are not sensitive enough to detect low levels of pathogen genetic material
What is the purpose of interventions in disease control and eradication efforts?
To prevent disease transmission
What is a potential problem with relying on test results to identify infected individuals?
Tests may take days to produce results, allowing infected individuals to unknowingly spread the infection
What is the primary goal of disease eradication efforts?
To achieve complete absence of an infection globally
What is a key consideration in disease control efforts related to the environment?
How well the pathogen can survive outside the human host
What is the term for a pathogen that no longer exists in any form?
Extinction
What is a major risk associated with antibiotic use today?
Antibiotic resistance development
What is the term for the absence of disease transmission in a specific area?
Elimination
What is a key challenge to disease eradication efforts?
Pathogen mutations and adaptation
Test your knowledge of current efforts to eradicate and control infectious diseases. Learn about key terms, disease prevention strategies, antibiotics, and the challenges faced in eradication efforts.
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