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Types of Disease Transmission and Prevention Quiz

#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?

Contact transmission
Explanation

Pathogens spread through direct physical contact.

#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
Explanation

Pathogens spread through respiratory droplets in close proximity.

#3

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

Sharing personal items with infected individuals
Explanation

Avoid sharing personal items with infected individuals.

#4

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

Foodborne transmission
Explanation

Pathogens spread through contaminated food or water.

#5

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

Bloodborne transmission
Explanation

Transmission occurs through contact with infected blood.

#6

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

Cholera
Explanation

Cholera is spread through contaminated food or water.

#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
Explanation

Transmission occurs from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding.

#8

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

Malaria
Explanation

Malaria is transmitted through vectors like mosquitoes.

#9

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

Implementing mosquito control measures
Explanation

Preventive measure includes controlling mosquito population.

#10

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

Sharing needles
Explanation

Avoid sharing needles to prevent STIs.

#11

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

Direct contact with bodily fluids
Explanation

Transmission occurs through direct contact with bodily fluids.

#12

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

Influenza
Explanation

Influenza is not commonly transmitted through the fecal-oral route.

#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?

Fomite transmission
Explanation

Transmission occurs through contaminated objects, food, or water.

#14

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

Aerosol transmission
Explanation

Infectious agents spread through the air over long distances.

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