Microbiology Review Part 2 - 8.L.1.2

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What is the impact of improved sanitation on infectious diseases?

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Improved sanitation most likely leads to a decrease in the number of infectious disease cases.

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What antibiotic was developed from a fungus and is widely used?

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Penicillin was developed from the Penicillium fungus and is used to treat various bacterial infections.

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What is an effective way to prevent the spread of cold viruses in a classroom?

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Having all students wash their hands regularly with soap is an effective way to prevent the spread of cold viruses.

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How are viral epidemics and pandemics treated?

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Neither is easily treated because viral infections are easier to prevent than they are to treat.

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What should scientists study first to prevent an epidemic of a contagious disease?

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Scientists should first study how the disease is transmitted.

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What is the definition of an epidemic?

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An epidemic is a sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease above what is normally expected in a specific area.

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What is the role of antibiotics in treating infections?

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Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections, not viral infections.

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What is the difference between a virus and bacteria?

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Viruses are smaller than bacteria and require a host cell to replicate, while bacteria can reproduce independently.

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What is the importance of vaccinations in public health?

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Vaccinations help prevent the spread of infectious diseases by building immunity in the population.

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What are common methods of disease transmission?

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Common methods include direct contact, airborne transmission, and vector-borne transmission.