Source of Infection Quiz
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Which term refers to a person who harbors a pathogenic organism in his body and can spread infection but does not show signs and symptoms of the disease?

  • Convalescent carrier
  • Healthy carrier (correct)
  • Contact carrier
  • Carrier case
  • What is the term for patients in the early stages of the disease who may transmit the infection shortly before they become symptomatic?

  • Convalescent carrier
  • Contact carrier
  • Asymptomatic carrier
  • Incubatory carrier (correct)
  • Which is an example of a zoonotic disease transmitted from animal to human?

  • Brucella (correct)
  • Chicken pox
  • Salmonella
  • Rabis
  • What is the important feature of carriers that makes them unaware they can transmit the disease?

    <p>Infection is unapparent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are the contacts of a case (or a carrier) that may get infected, but eliminate the infection in around two weeks without getting diseased?

    <p>Contact carriers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of the Expanded Program of Immunization (EPI)?

    <p>To decrease morbidity and mortality from preventable diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mode of transmission for indirect droplet infection?

    <p>Airborne infection through droplet nuclei and dust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are considered as dangerous carriers of typhoid?

    <p>Food handlers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of the Expanded Program of Immunization (EPI)?

    <p>A series of transportation links with refrigeration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of maintaining a steady temperature (0 - +8 °c) for vaccine transportation?

    <p>To maintain the vaccine potency during transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

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