Types of Disease Transmission and Prevention Quiz

Test your knowledge on modes of disease transmission and preventive measures. Explore questions on direct contact, droplet spread, vector-borne diseases, and more.

#1

Which of the following is a mode of disease transmission where pathogens are transmitted through direct physical contact between an infected individual and a susceptible host?

Airborne transmission
Vector-borne transmission
Horizontal transmission
Contact transmission
#2

What type of transmission occurs when pathogens are spread through droplets released when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks, and can infect individuals in close proximity?

Airborne transmission
Fecal-oral transmission
Bloodborne transmission
Foodborne transmission
#3

Which of the following is NOT a preventive measure for controlling the spread of infectious diseases?

Hand hygiene
Vaccination
Sharing personal items with infected individuals
Wearing masks
#4

What type of transmission occurs when pathogens are transmitted through contaminated water or food?

Vector-borne transmission
Airborne transmission
Foodborne transmission
Vertical transmission
#5

What is the primary mode of transmission for HIV/AIDS?

Airborne transmission
Contact transmission
Bloodborne transmission
Vertical transmission
#6

Which of the following diseases is commonly transmitted through contaminated food and water, causing symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain?

Malaria
Influenza
Cholera
Tuberculosis
#7

What is the term for the spread of infectious diseases from an infected mother to her child during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding?

Vertical transmission
Horizontal transmission
Airborne transmission
Vector-borne transmission
#8

Which of the following is an example of a vector-borne disease?

COVID-19
Malaria
Influenza
Tuberculosis
#9

Which of the following is a measure to prevent vector-borne diseases?

Using antibiotics
Implementing mosquito control measures
Avoiding close contact with infected individuals
Handwashing frequently
#10

Which of the following is NOT a method of preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Using condoms consistently
Getting vaccinated
Limiting the number of sexual partners
Sharing needles
#11

What is the main mode of transmission for Ebola virus disease?

Airborne transmission
Vector-borne transmission
Direct contact with bodily fluids
Foodborne transmission
#12

Which of the following diseases is NOT typically transmitted through the fecal-oral route?

Typhoid fever
Cholera
Influenza
Hepatitis A
#13

What is the term for the transmission of infectious agents from an infected individual to another individual through intermediate items like contaminated objects, food, or water?

Vector-borne transmission
Fomite transmission
Horizontal transmission
Vertical transmission
#14

What is the term for the spread of infectious agents through the air over long distances?

Droplet transmission
Aerosol transmission
Contact transmission
Fecal-oral transmission

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