30 Questions
Which of the following is an example of a disease that can be spread by water from cooling towers and evaporative condensers?
Legionnaires' disease
Which of the following is a zoonotic disease mentioned in the text?
West Nile virus
Which of the following is a method mentioned for raising the resistance of the population to a disease?
Good social conditions
Which of the following is a first-line agent for chemotherapy mentioned in the text?
Isoniazid
What is the incubation period for chickenpox according to the text?
14-16 days
Which of the following is a method mentioned for reducing human infection?
Detection and isolation of maximum number of cases
Which mode of transmission allows infectious agents to travel long distances and remain suspended in the air?
Indirect contact through airborne transmission
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
Which of the following is an example of direct contact transmission?
Transmitting a disease through person-to-person physical contact
Which mode of transmission involves the exchange of body fluids during sexual activity?
Sexually transmitted diseases
What is the primary concern with contaminated objects in the transmission of infectious diseases?
Some organisms can live on objects for a short time
Which mode of transmission is NOT mentioned in the text?
Vector-borne transmission
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of tuberculosis (TB)?
Weight gain
What is the term used for diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans?
Zoonosis
Which of the following insects is NOT mentioned as a vector for transmitting zoonotic diseases?
Ants
Which of the following diseases is transmitted through infected soil?
Hookworm
What is the term used for the time between exposure to an infectious agent and the appearance of the first symptoms?
Incubation period
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)
How can E.coli be often transmitted?
Through improperly handled produce or undercooked meat
Which infectious disease can be passed from a gestational parent to a baby during childbirth?
Gonorrhea
How can the Toxoplasma gondii parasite be transmitted to a person?
Through handling animal waste
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
What environment can lead to the growth of Clostridium botulinum, causing botulism?
Improperly canned foods
How are germs that cause tuberculosis (TB) primarily spread?
Through the air from person to person
Which of the following is NOT a mode of HIV transmission?
Shaking hands with an infected person
What is the recommended prevention measure for healthcare workers handling HIV-infected patients?
Use protective equipment like hand gloves
Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of HIV infection?
Shortness of breath
How long is the incubation period for HIV in children below 5 years of age?
Within 2 years
Which of the following is a recommended prevention measure for HIV?
All of the above
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
Test your knowledge on different types of disease transmission, including direct contact and indirect methods. Learn about how infectious diseases can be spread through the air, bodily fluids, and other mechanisms.
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