5 Questions
Which term describes a disease that can only be transmitted from person to person?
Communicable
What is the term for a disease that lasts for a short period of time?
Acute
Which term describes a disease that is constantly present in a particular population or geographic area?
Endemic
What is the term for a disease that is caused by microorganisms that normally do not cause disease in healthy individuals?
Opportunistic
What are the six different groups of pathogens?
Bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, helminths, prions
Test your knowledge on the causes of infectious diseases with this quiz. Learn about the differences between opportunistic and true pathogens, communicable and noncommunicable diseases, acute and chronic diseases, and endemic and sporadic diseases. Explore the distinctions between pandemics and epidemics, and understand Koch's postulates of disease and how they are applied. Lastly, discover the six different groups of pathogens.
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