1. What is an infectious disease?
a. A disease caused by emotional stress
b. A disease caused by a virus, bacteria, or other microorganism
c. A disease caused by genetics
d. A disease caused by poor diet
2. How are infectious diseases typically spread?
a. Through contact with contaminated surfaces
b. Through respiratory droplets
c. Thual contact
d. All of the above
3. Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of infectious diseases?
a. Fever
b. Cough
c. Rash
d. Hair loss
4. What is the best way to prevent the spread of infectious diseases?
a. Washing hands frequently
b. Covering your mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing
c. Getting vaccinated
d. All of the above
5. Which of the following is an example of a vaccine-preventable infectious disease?
a. Influenza
b. Tuberculosis
c. Ebola
d. Malaria
6. What is the role of antibiotics in treating infectious diseases?
a. They target and kill the microorganism causing the disease
b. They relieve symptoms but do not kill the microorganism
c. They prevent infection from spreading to others
d. They are only effective against viral infections
7. What is the difference between a pandemic and an epidemic?
a. A pandemic is a global outbreak of a disease, while an epidemic is a localized outbreak
b. A pandemic affects only animals, while an epidemic affects humans
c. A pandemic is more severe than an epidemic
d. A pandemic is caused by a virus, while an epidemic is caused by bacteria
8. How can individuals protect themselves during a pandemic?
a. Practicing good hygiene
b. Following public health guidelines
c. Avoiding large gatherings
d. All of the above
9. What is the importance of surveillance in preventing the spread of infectious diseases?
a. Surveillance helps to track the spread of diseases and identify outbreaks
b. Surveillance provides information for public health interventions
c. Surveillance allows for early detection and response to infectious diseases
d. All of the above
10. True or False: All infectious diseases can be prevented through vaccination.
a. True
b. False
Answer Key:
1. b. A disease caused by a virus, bacteria, or other microorganism
2. d. All of the above
3. d. Hair loss
4. d. All of the above
5. a. Influenza
6. a. They target and kill the microorganism causing the disease
7. a. A pandemic is a global outbreak of a disease, while an epidemic is a localized outbreak
8. d. All of the above
9. d. All of the above
10. b. False
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