Secondary Infections

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What is the primary factor that determines the length of communicability of a communicable disease?

Route of escape from the body

Incubation period (correct)

Specific drug treatment

Reservoir characteristics

Which of the following is NOT considered a common portal of exit for infectious agents?

Musculoskeletal System (correct)

Gastrointestinal Tract

Skin and Mucous Membranes

Respiratory Tract

In the chain of infection, what does 'reservoir' refer to?

Path or way through which the organism travels to infect a host

Route through which the organism leaves the body

Animate sources like humans and animals

Place where the pathogen lives and grows (correct)

Which link in the chain of infection directly involves the 'Susceptible Host'?

Port of Entry Signup and view all the answers

What aspect mainly determines how an infectious agent passes from the reservoir to a susceptible host?

Mode of Transmission Signup and view all the answers

Which factor greatly influences the alteration of clinical signs and infectious course of a disease by a specific drug?

Immunosuppressive effects Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a communicable disease?

It requires direct inoculation of the organism through a break on the skin or mucous membrane. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key difference between acute and chronic infectious diseases?

Acute diseases develop and run their course quickly, while chronic diseases develop more slowly and may persist for a long time. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of quarantine in the context of communicable diseases?

To limit the freedom of movement of persons or animals exposed to a communicable disease. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a primary infectious disease?

It is an initial infection in a previously healthy person. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a systemic infectious disease?

It is a generalized illness that infects most of the body with pathogens distributed widely in tissues. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key way that microorganisms can injure a patient during an infection?

By competing with the host metabolism. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a Community Health Worker (CHW)?

Educating patients on disease prevention Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT contribute to the severity of an infection?

Frequency of bacterial replication Signup and view all the answers

How do opportunistic organisms cause infections in immunocompromised patients?

By remaining dormant until the immune system weakens Signup and view all the answers

In the context of communicable diseases, what does 'bioterrorism' refer to?

The intentional release of biological agents to harm or intimidate a population Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason why some bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics?

Mutations in their genetic material Signup and view all the answers

How does the increased use of immunosuppressive drugs contribute to the risk of infections?

By reducing the body's ability to fight off pathogens Signup and view all the answers