19 Questions
What is the definition of a reservoir of infection?
A place where infectious agents live and multiply
Which of the following is considered an infectious agent?
All the following
Which of the following is NOT a type of reservoir of infection?
Plant reservoir
Which of the following is NOT a type of carrier?
Chronic
What is the portal of exit for an infectious agent?
All of the following
What does contamination mean in the context of infection transmission?
A & B
What is the period of communicability?
The time during which an infectious agent may be transferred from an infected person to another person
Which diseases are included in Section-I for isolation of cases?
Cholera, plague, typhus, relapsing fever, anthrax, yellow fever, smallpox
What is the difference between concurrent disinfection and terminal disinfection?
Concurrent disinfection is done during the course of illness, while terminal disinfection is done after the patient has been removed by death or cure
Which of the following is NOT considered an infectious agent?
Soil
What is the definition of a reservoir of infection?
A place where infectious agents live and multiply
Which of the following is a type of carrier?
Temporary carrier
What are the three types of reservoir of infection?
All of the following
What is the main mode of transmission for droplet infection?
Direct transmission
What is the portal of entry for an ascending infection from the genitourinary system?
All of the following
What factors can increase susceptibility to infections?
Level of immunity
Which diseases are included in Section-II for isolation of cases?
Cerebrospinal Fever, Typhoid, Paratyphoid, Undulant Fever, Psittacosis
What is the value of notification of infectious cases?
All of the above
What are the types of disinfection mentioned in the text?
Concurrent disinfection and terminal disinfection
Test your knowledge on the infectious process, including the definition of infection, types of infectious agents, the body's response to invasion, and levels of infection.
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