Ch. 23 & 24: Communicable Disease and STD's

The common cold and influenza are caused by...

• overeating

• viruses

• bacterial infection

• exposure to toxins

Malaria, West Nile virus, and Lyme disease are examples of diseases that are spread by...

• vectors

• contaminated utensils

• sexual contact

• contaminated water

What is the most common blood-borne infection in the United States?

• Hep A

• Hep B

• Hep C

• None of these

To remain effective, some vaccinations...

• must have passive immunity

• contain amateur pathogens

• must be repeated at regular intervals

• are most successful if given when a person is young

The most effective way to prevent infection from Salmonella and E. Coli is to...

• visually inspect food before eating

• avoid eating salmon

• cook meat thoroughly

• wash your hands after you eat

If left untreated, all STD's...

• can lead to serious health problems

• will eventually cure themselves

• will become asymptomatic

• lead to infection by HIV/AIDS

Getting a diagnosis and treatment is...

• acting responsibly

• crucial for those infected with STD's

• a healthful behavior

• all of these...

During the course of HIV/AIDS, the infected person...

• gets stronger

• should not hug anyone or shake hands..

• needs less and less medication

• becomes vulnerable to opportunistic illnesses...

A person who thinks he or she is infected with HIV/AIDS should...

• use a home testing kit

• hide the condition from others

• get a medical diagnosis right away

• hope that the symptoms do not appear

People who are infected with HIV/AIDS, but don't know it...

• won't become as ill as those who know they have the virus

• don't need to change their high- risk behaviors

• don't need to practice abstinence

• can unknowingly spread the virus to others