18 Questions
Which of the following is a possible mode of transmission of HIV?
Sharing contaminated needles or syringes
What is a common symptom of HIV infection?
Swollen lymph nodes
How can HIV be prevented during pregnancy?
Avoiding pregnancy by infected women
Which of the following is NOT a mode of transmission for HIV?
Mosquito bites
What is a preventive measure for HIV transmission for health care workers?
Using hand gloves while handling infected patients
Which of the following diseases can be transmitted through contaminated needles or syringes?
$ ext{Hepatitis}$
Which of the following is NOT a mode of transmission for infectious diseases?
Through sharing personal belongings like clothing or towels
Which infectious disease can be transmitted from animals to humans through contact with their waste?
Toxoplasmosis
Which of the following is a common way for foodborne illnesses like E. coli to be transmitted?
All of the above
Which of the following statements about the transmission of infectious diseases is FALSE?
Infectious diseases cannot be transmitted from a pregnant person to their unborn fetus
Which of the following is a recommended precaution for pregnant people or those with compromised immune systems when handling cat litter?
Both a and b
Which of the following diseases is caused by a bacteria and can be spread through the air from person to person?
Tuberculosis
How is malaria primarily transmitted?
Through the bite of infected mosquitoes
Which mode of transmission describes the spread of infectious agents that can remain suspended in the air and travel long distances?
Airborne transmission
What is a common form of direct transmission of infectious diseases mentioned in the text?
Touching objects contaminated with germs
Which type of disease transmission involves passing an infection from an infected mother to her child during pregnancy or childbirth?
Congenital transmission
What is a key measure for preventing mosquito-borne diseases like malaria?
Using insect repellent and bed nets to avoid mosquito bites
Which symptom is commonly associated with plague infections?
Swollen and painful lymph nodes
Test your knowledge on how infectious diseases can be transmitted from person to person, including through body fluids, sexual contact, gastrointestinal infections, and from pregnant individuals to their unborn fetuses. Learn about the risks of transmission, prevention strategies, and common examples of diseases that can be spread in these ways.
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