Communicable Disease Flashcards
(33 cards)
What is the definition of a communicable disease?
A disease that can be spread from person to person or from animals to people.
True or False: Communicable diseases are also known as infectious diseases.
True
Which government agency in the Philippines is responsible for monitoring and controlling communicable diseases?
Department of Health (DOH)
What is the most common mode of transmission for communicable diseases in the Philippines?
Through direct contact with infected individuals or their bodily fluids
Fill in the blank: The most effective way to prevent the spread of communicable diseases is through ________.
vaccination
Which communicable disease is a major public health concern in the Philippines due to its high prevalence?
Tuberculosis (TB)
True or False: Dengue fever is transmitted by mosquitoes.
True
What is the primary symptom of dengue fever?
High fever and severe joint pain
Which vaccine is recommended for travelers to the Philippines to prevent communicable diseases?
Hepatitis A
What is the main strategy used by the government to control the spread of communicable diseases in the Philippines?
Public health education and awareness campaigns
Fill in the blank: HIV/AIDS is primarily transmitted through ________.
unprotected sexual contact or sharing needles
True or False: Malaria is a common communicable disease in the Philippines.
False
What is the main vector responsible for transmitting malaria in the Philippines?
mosquitoes
Which age group is most vulnerable to communicable diseases in the Philippines?
Children under 5 years old
What is the recommended treatment for antibiotic-resistant communicable diseases in the Philippines?
Consultation with a healthcare provider for appropriate medication
True or False: Cholera is a waterborne communicable disease.
True
What is the primary symptom of cholera?
Severe diarrhea and dehydration
Which communicable disease is caused by a bacteria and can lead to severe pneumonia?
Pneumococcal disease
Fill in the blank: The most effective way to prevent the spread of influenza is through ________.
vaccination
True or False: Rabies is a communicable disease that can be transmitted through animal bites.
True
What is the recommended treatment for rabies exposure in the Philippines?
Post-exposure rabies vaccination and wound care
Which communicable disease is caused by a virus and is characterized by a rash and fever?
Measles
Fill in the blank: Typhoid fever is transmitted through ________ contaminated with the bacterium Salmonella typhi.
food or water
True or False: Leptospirosis is a communicable disease that can be contracted from exposure to contaminated water or soil.
True
