#1
Which of the following is a vector-borne disease?
Malaria
ExplanationTransmitted by mosquitoes.
#2
What is the main mode of transmission for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?
Sexual contact
ExplanationMost common route of HIV transmission.
#3
Which vaccine-preventable disease is known for causing a distinctive rash of red spots on the skin?
Measles
ExplanationCharacteristic rash associated with measles infection.
#4
Which of the following is a common vector for the transmission of Lyme disease?
Ticks
ExplanationTicks serve as the primary carrier of Lyme disease.
#5
What is the primary mode of transmission for the Ebola virus?
Contact with infected bodily fluids
ExplanationDirect contact with infected fluids spreads Ebola.
#6
What is the primary method for preventing the spread of infectious diseases?
Handwashing
ExplanationEffective in removing pathogens from hands.
#7
Which organization is responsible for global coordination in responding to communicable diseases?
World Health Organization (WHO)
ExplanationActs as a global health authority.
#8
Which of the following is not a common symptom of COVID-19?
Joint pain
ExplanationNot typically associated with COVID-19.
#9
What is the primary method for controlling the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?
Safe sexual practices
ExplanationEffective in preventing STI transmission.
#10
What is the primary strategy for preventing the transmission of waterborne diseases?
Boiling water
ExplanationEffective in killing waterborne pathogens.
#11
What is herd immunity?
When a large percentage of the population is immune to a disease
ExplanationProtection of a population due to immunity.
#12
Which communicable disease has been successfully eradicated through vaccination?
Polio
ExplanationGlobal vaccination efforts led to eradication.
#13
Which communicable disease is caused by a parasite and transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito?
Malaria
ExplanationParasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes.
#14
In the context of communicable diseases, what is the meaning of the term 'reservoir'?
A population of organisms or a specific environment where a pathogen naturally exists
ExplanationSource of ongoing infection within a population.
#15
What is the primary vector for the transmission of Zika virus?
Mosquitoes
ExplanationMosquitoes serve as the primary carrier.