Modes of Disease Transmission
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What is the primary mode of transmission for COVID-19?

  • Through touching contaminated surfaces
  • Through direct contact with infected skin
  • Through respiratory droplets from coughing (correct)
  • Through contaminated food or water

    • What is required for disease transmission to occur?

  • A pathogenic organism of sufficient virulence, a reservoir, a mode of transmission, a portal of entry, and a susceptible host (correct)
  • A reservoir and a susceptible host
  • A susceptible host and a mode of transmission
  • A pathogenic organism and a portal of entry

    • What is an example of indirect contact transmission?

  • Getting a blood transfusion from an infected donor
  • Shaking hands with an infected person
  • Sharing food with an infected person
  • Touching contaminated surfaces and then touching one's eyes (correct)

    • What is the purpose of Standard Precautions?

    <p>To apply the same protocols for all patients, regardless of infectious status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a portal of entry for a pathogen?

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

    What is a requirement for a pathogenic organism to cause disease?

    <p>Sufficient virulence</p> Signup and view all the answers

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