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How is a disease classified based on extent of occurrence?
How is a disease classified based on extent of occurrence?
- Whether it's endemic, epidemic, pandemic, or sporadic (correct)
- Whether it's water-borne, food-borne, air-borne, or insect-borne
- Based on whether it's infectious or non-infectious
- Based on whether it's caused by bacteria, virus, or protozoa
What is a vector in the context of disease transmission?
What is a vector in the context of disease transmission?
- An infected person spreading the disease to others
- An abnormal condition of an organ resulting from infection
- An organism carrying disease-causing microbes without showing symptoms (correct)
- A type of pathogen causing infectious diseases
What defines an infectious disease?
What defines an infectious disease?
- Resulting from genetic defect
- Caused by environmental factors
- Does not show signs and symptoms after infection
- Characterized by signs and symptoms (correct)
What is the role of proper vaccination in preventing disease transmission?
What is the role of proper vaccination in preventing disease transmission?
How does infection usually take place in the context of disease transmission?
How does infection usually take place in the context of disease transmission?
What are the characteristics of a vector in disease transmission?
What are the characteristics of a vector in disease transmission?
Which term refers to diseases that can spread from an infected person to a healthy person by some agents?
Which term refers to diseases that can spread from an infected person to a healthy person by some agents?
Which of these is NOT a common pathogen that causes infectious diseases?
Which of these is NOT a common pathogen that causes infectious diseases?
What is the term for the time period between the entry of germs and the first appearance of symptoms?
What is the term for the time period between the entry of germs and the first appearance of symptoms?
What is the most common mode of transmission of diseases through direct contact?
What is the most common mode of transmission of diseases through direct contact?
What method of transmission involves contact with an infected person through clothes, utensils, and other articles used by the patient?
What method of transmission involves contact with an infected person through clothes, utensils, and other articles used by the patient?
Which term refers to diseases that cannot be transmitted from one person to another?
Which term refers to diseases that cannot be transmitted from one person to another?
What type of disease transmission involves agents such as coughing and sneezing?
What type of disease transmission involves agents such as coughing and sneezing?
Which disease has an incubation period of 12-21 days?
Which disease has an incubation period of 12-21 days?
What is the term for the organism that causes a disease?
What is the term for the organism that causes a disease?
Which of the following is NOT a mode of transmission of diseases as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a mode of transmission of diseases as mentioned in the text?
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