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?

    <p>Isoniazid</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>14-16 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Detection and isolation of maximum number of cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Indirect contact through airborne transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By touching the object and then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes before washing your hands</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Transmitting a disease through person-to-person physical contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Sexually transmitted diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Some organisms can live on objects for a short time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mode of transmission is NOT mentioned in the text?

    <p>Vector-borne transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Weight gain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Zoonosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Ants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases is transmitted through infected soil?

    <p>Hookworm</p> 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?

    <p>Incubation period</p> 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?

    <p>State Tuberculosis Program (STP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can E.coli be often transmitted?

    <p>Through improperly handled produce or undercooked meat</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Gonorrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Through handling animal waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Handling animal waste or being bitten/scratched by an infected animal</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Improperly canned foods</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Through the air from person to person</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Shaking hands with an infected person</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Use protective equipment like hand gloves</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Shortness of breath</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Within 2 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of hepatitis provided in the text?

    <p>An inflammation of the liver caused by a variety of infectious viruses and noninfectious agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

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