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What is a common symptom of measles that appears approximately 10 days after exposure?
What is a common symptom of measles that appears approximately 10 days after exposure?
Which of the following infections is NOT caused by fungi?
Which of the following infections is NOT caused by fungi?
What type of organism is responsible for malaria?
What type of organism is responsible for malaria?
How do parasitic worms typically enter the human body?
How do parasitic worms typically enter the human body?
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What is the role of antibodies in the immune system?
What is the role of antibodies in the immune system?
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What severe consequences can Hepatitis C lead to if left untreated?
What severe consequences can Hepatitis C lead to if left untreated?
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Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with Mononucleosis?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with Mononucleosis?
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How does Hepatitis A mainly spread?
How does Hepatitis A mainly spread?
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Which of the following factors may increase susceptibility to the Common Cold?
Which of the following factors may increase susceptibility to the Common Cold?
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Which viral disease is specifically known to be transmitted through body fluids?
Which viral disease is specifically known to be transmitted through body fluids?
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What is a common characteristic of viruses that complicates treatment?
What is a common characteristic of viruses that complicates treatment?
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What type of disease is Tuberculosis (TB)?
What type of disease is Tuberculosis (TB)?
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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Influenza?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Influenza?
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What are the primary agents that cause infectious diseases?
What are the primary agents that cause infectious diseases?
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Which of the following is NOT a controllable risk factor for infectious diseases?
Which of the following is NOT a controllable risk factor for infectious diseases?
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What transmission route involves breathing in air that carries a pathogen?
What transmission route involves breathing in air that carries a pathogen?
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Which of the following bacteria is normally found on the skin and may cause infections when skin is broken?
Which of the following bacteria is normally found on the skin and may cause infections when skin is broken?
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How do animal-borne pathogens typically spread diseases?
How do animal-borne pathogens typically spread diseases?
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What is a common symptom of pneumonia caused by a bacterial infection?
What is a common symptom of pneumonia caused by a bacterial infection?
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Which type of infection is associated with food contaminated by microorganisms?
Which type of infection is associated with food contaminated by microorganisms?
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What factor increases vulnerability to infectious diseases as one ages?
What factor increases vulnerability to infectious diseases as one ages?
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Study Notes
Pathogens
- Disease-causing agents that can lead to illness or death, found in air, food, and on surfaces.
Uncontrollable Risk Factors
- Heredity: Chromosomal traits and family history influence disease susceptibility.
- Aging: Increased vulnerability to diseases as one grows older.
- Environmental Conditions: Impact of unsanitary conditions, drugs, chemicals, and pollutants on health.
- Organism Resistance: Some pathogens are resistant to body defenses and medical treatments.
Controllable Risk Factors
- Factors such as stress, nutrition, physical fitness, sleep, drug use, hygiene, and high-risk behaviors can influence disease risk.
Routes of Pathogen Transmission
- Direct Contact: Involves physical touch such as kissing or sexual relations.
- Indirect Contact: Touching contaminated objects.
- Airborne Contact: Inhaling pathogens present in the air.
- Food-borne Infection: Consuming contaminated food.
- Animal-borne Pathogens: Spread through bites or feces from infected animals.
- Water-borne Diseases: Caused by consuming or coming into contact with contaminated water.
- Perinatal Transmission: Diseases passed from mother to infant during pregnancy or birth.
Bacteria
- Single-celled organisms; approximately 100 species are known to cause diseases in humans.
- Disease primarily caused by bacterial toxins rather than the bacteria itself.
Bacterial Diseases
- Staphylococcal Infections: Commonly found on skin; can cause infections through cuts (e.g., acne, boils, and styes).
- Streptococcal Infections: Responsible for strep throat and scarlet fever.
- Pneumonia: Symptoms include cough, chest pain, fever, and can lead to respiratory failure.
- Legionnaire’s Disease: Water-borne, exhibiting pneumonia-like symptoms.
- Tuberculosis (TB): Airborne disease causing severe lung infection with symptoms like cough, fever, and weight loss.
Viruses
- Microscopic parasites that live inside host cells; over 150 known virus types can cause diseases in humans.
- Difficult to treat as many can resist heat, chemicals, and radiation.
Viral Diseases
- Common Cold: Caused by over 200 different viruses, often worsened by stress and allergies.
- Influenza (Flu): Symptoms include fever and body aches; serious for vulnerable populations.
- Mononucleosis: Symptoms can include fatigue, sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes; transmitted through body fluids.
- Hepatitis: Liver inflammation with symptoms such as jaundice and pain; can be caused by different virus types (A, B, C) with various transmission routes.
- Measles: Symptoms appear 10 days post-exposure; may lead to serious complications.
Other Pathogens
- Fungi: Can be helpful (mushrooms, cheese) or harmful (e.g., candidiasis, athlete’s foot).
- Protozoa: Microscopic single-celled organisms causing diseases like trichomoniasis, giardiasis, and malaria (transmitted by mosquitoes).
- Parasitic Worms: Associated with raw fish; infection can be prevented by cooking food thoroughly (e.g., pinworms and tapeworms).
The Immune System
- Protects against harmful substances, producing antibodies in response to antigens.
Vaccines
- Injections of dead or weakened microorganisms designed to stimulate an immune response and provide immunity against specific diseases.
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Test your knowledge on infectious diseases, the pathogens that cause them, and the various uncontrollable risk factors. This quiz covers important concepts related to heredity, aging, and environmental conditions that influence susceptibility to diseases. Challenge yourself and learn more about how these factors affect health.
