Transmission of Infectious Diseases Quiz

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Which of the following is a possible mode of transmission of HIV?

Consuming contaminated water
Sharing contaminated needles or syringes (correct)
Skin contact with an infected person
Breathing infected air

What is a common symptom of HIV infection?

Unexpected weight gain
Repeated coughing
Swollen lymph nodes (correct)
Yellowing of the eyes

How can HIV be prevented during pregnancy?

Avoiding contact with infected individuals
Using proper protection while handling infected patients
Conducting screening for blood products
Avoiding pregnancy by infected women (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a mode of transmission for HIV?

Mosquito bites (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a preventive measure for HIV transmission for health care workers?

Using hand gloves while handling infected patients (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following diseases can be transmitted through contaminated needles or syringes?

$ ext{Hepatitis}$ (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a mode of transmission for infectious diseases?

Through sharing personal belongings like clothing or towels (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which infectious disease can be transmitted from animals to humans through contact with their waste?

Toxoplasmosis (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common way for foodborne illnesses like E. coli to be transmitted?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

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 (A) Signup and view all the answers

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 (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following diseases is caused by a bacteria and can be spread through the air from person to person?

Tuberculosis (D) Signup and view all the answers

How is malaria primarily transmitted?

Through the bite of infected mosquitoes (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which mode of transmission describes the spread of infectious agents that can remain suspended in the air and travel long distances?

Airborne transmission (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common form of direct transmission of infectious diseases mentioned in the text?

Touching objects contaminated with germs (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of disease transmission involves passing an infection from an infected mother to her child during pregnancy or childbirth?

Congenital transmission (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key measure for preventing mosquito-borne diseases like malaria?

Using insect repellent and bed nets to avoid mosquito bites (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is commonly associated with plague infections?

Swollen and painful lymph nodes (B) Signup and view all the answers