Types of Disease Transmission Quiz

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Which of the following is an example of a disease that can be spread by water from cooling towers and evaporative condensers?

Hepatitis B
Legionnaires' disease (correct)
Influenza
Malaria

Which of the following is a zoonotic disease mentioned in the text?

Legionnaires' disease
Chickenpox
Tuberculosis
West Nile virus (correct)

Which of the following is a method mentioned for raising the resistance of the population to a disease?

Antibiotic treatment
Vaccination against influenza
Good social conditions (correct)
Quarantine

Which of the following is a first-line agent for chemotherapy mentioned in the text?

Isoniazid (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the incubation period for chickenpox according to the text?

14-16 days (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a method mentioned for reducing human infection?

Detection and isolation of maximum number of cases (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which mode of transmission allows infectious agents to travel long distances and remain suspended in the air?

Indirect contact through airborne transmission (C) Signup and view all the answers

How can touching a contaminated object lead to the transmission of an infectious disease?

By touching the object and then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes before washing your hands (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of direct contact transmission?

Transmitting a disease through person-to-person physical contact (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which mode of transmission involves the exchange of body fluids during sexual activity?

Sexually transmitted diseases (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern with contaminated objects in the transmission of infectious diseases?

Some organisms can live on objects for a short time (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which mode of transmission is NOT mentioned in the text?

Vector-borne transmission (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of tuberculosis (TB)?

Weight gain (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans?

Zoonosis (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following insects is NOT mentioned as a vector for transmitting zoonotic diseases?

Ants (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following diseases is transmitted through infected soil?

Hookworm (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for the time between exposure to an infectious agent and the appearance of the first symptoms?

Incubation period (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a program for the prevention and control of tuberculosis in the given text?

State Tuberculosis Program (STP) (C) Signup and view all the answers

How can E.coli be often transmitted?

Through improperly handled produce or undercooked meat (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which infectious disease can be passed from a gestational parent to a baby during childbirth?

Gonorrhea (B) Signup and view all the answers

How can the Toxoplasma gondii parasite be transmitted to a person?

Through handling animal waste (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of contact can lead to the transmission of infectious diseases from animals to humans?

Handling animal waste or being bitten/scratched by an infected animal (D) Signup and view all the answers

What environment can lead to the growth of Clostridium botulinum, causing botulism?

Improperly canned foods (D) Signup and view all the answers

How are germs that cause tuberculosis (TB) primarily spread?

Through the air from person to person (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Shaking hands with an infected person (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended prevention measure for healthcare workers handling HIV-infected patients?

Use protective equipment like hand gloves (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of HIV infection?

Shortness of breath (A) Signup and view all the answers

How long is the incubation period for HIV in children below 5 years of age?

Within 2 years (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a recommended prevention measure for HIV?

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

What is the definition of hepatitis provided in the text?

An inflammation of the liver caused by a variety of infectious viruses and noninfectious agents (A) Signup and view all the answers