Infectious Process Quiz
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What is the definition of a reservoir of infection?

  • A place where infectious agents live and multiply (correct)
  • A substance that depends primarily on an infectious agent for survival
  • A person or animal from which an infectious agent is disseminated to the host
  • A host that is susceptible to infection

    • Which of the following is considered an infectious agent?

  • All the following (correct)
  • Parasites
  • Protozoa
  • Virus

    • Which of the following is NOT a type of reservoir of infection?

  • Reservoir in non-living things
  • Human reservoir
  • Animal reservoir
  • Plant reservoir (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a type of carrier?

    <p>Chronic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the portal of exit for an infectious agent?

    <p>All of the following</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does contamination mean in the context of infection transmission?

    <p>A &amp; B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the period of communicability?

    <p>The time during which an infectious agent may be transferred from an infected person to another person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diseases are included in Section-I for isolation of cases?

    <p>Cholera, plague, typhus, relapsing fever, anthrax, yellow fever, smallpox</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between concurrent disinfection and terminal disinfection?

    <p>Concurrent disinfection is done during the course of illness, while terminal disinfection is done after the patient has been removed by death or cure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered an infectious agent?

    <p>Soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a reservoir of infection?

    <p>A place where infectious agents live and multiply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a type of carrier?

    <p>Temporary carrier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three types of reservoir of infection?

    <p>All of the following</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main mode of transmission for droplet infection?

    <p>Direct transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the portal of entry for an ascending infection from the genitourinary system?

    <p>All of the following</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors can increase susceptibility to infections?

    <p>Level of immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diseases are included in Section-II for isolation of cases?

    <p>Cerebrospinal Fever, Typhoid, Paratyphoid, Undulant Fever, Psittacosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of notification of infectious cases?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the types of disinfection mentioned in the text?

    <p>Concurrent disinfection and terminal disinfection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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