COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

Question 1

What are communicable diseases?

Answer 1

Diseases that can be transmitted from one person to another.

Question 2

True or False: Communicable diseases can only be spread through direct contact.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Name one common method of transmission for communicable diseases.

Answer 3

Airborne, direct contact, vector-borne, or contaminated surfaces.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: __________ is a viral communicable disease that primarily affects the respiratory system.

Answer 4

Influenza

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a communicable disease? A) Tuberculosis B) Diabetes C) HIV

Answer 5

B) Diabetes

Question 6

What is the primary vector for malaria?

Answer 6

Anopheles mosquito

Question 7

True or False: Vaccination can prevent some communicable diseases.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What is the main causative agent of tuberculosis?

Answer 8

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Question 9

Name a communicable disease that can be transmitted through food and water.

Answer 9

Cholera

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The __________ virus is responsible for causing COVID-19.

Answer 10

SARS-CoV-2

Question 11

What is herd immunity?

Answer 11

When a significant portion of a population becomes immune to a disease, reducing its spread.

Question 12

True or False: Antibiotics are effective against viral infections.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

What type of disease is HIV classified as?

Answer 13

Viral communicable disease

Question 14

Which organization is primarily responsible for global health issues, including communicable diseases?

Answer 14

World Health Organization (WHO)

Question 15

Fill in the blank: __________ is a common disease transmitted by ticks.

Answer 15

Lyme disease

Question 16

What does the acronym STI stand for?

Answer 16

Sexually Transmitted Infection

Question 17

Which disease is caused by the Varicella-zoster virus?

Answer 17

Chickenpox

Question 18

True or False: All communicable diseases are preventable.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

Name one symptom commonly associated with the flu.

Answer 19

Fever, cough, sore throat, body aches.

Question 20

What is the primary mode of transmission for COVID-19?

Answer 20

Respiratory droplets

Question 21

Fill in the blank: __________ is a disease characterized by a severe and persistent cough, often with blood.

Answer 21

Tuberculosis

Question 22

What is the role of public health measures in controlling communicable diseases?

Answer 22

To prevent the spread and reduce incidence through surveillance, vaccination, and education.

Question 23

Name a common vaccine for a communicable disease.

Answer 23

MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) vaccine

Question 24

True or False: Communicable diseases can only affect humans.

Answer 24

False

Question 25

What is the incubation period?

Answer 25

The time between exposure to an infectious agent and the appearance of symptoms.

Question 26

Fill in the blank: __________ is a common vector-borne disease transmitted by mosquitoes.

Answer 26

Dengue fever