Pathogens & Disease Outbreaks

Which pathogen is being described?

• virus

• bacteria

• fungi

• parasite

Which pathogen is being described?

• virus

• bacteria

• fungi

• parasite

Which pathogen is being described?

• virus

• bacteria

• fungi

• parasite

Which pathogen is being described?

• virus

• bacteria

• fungi

• parasite

Which would a doctor most likely give you to prevent you from getting the flu?

• vaccine

• antibiotic

• antiviral

• vitamin

Which of the following is essential to prevent the spread of all types of infectious disease?

• vaccinations

• antibiotics

• proper sanitation & good hygiene

• insect control

Many infectious diseases have been nearly eliminated worldwide. Why should global studies of infections diseases continue?

• All infectious disease organisms are fatal.

• All infectious diseases are resistant to any form of treatment.

• All infectious disease organisms have the ability to mutate, adapt, and survive.

• All infectious diseases are caused by viruses that do not respond to antibiotics.

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What does a body use to fight off infection?

• antibodies

• antivirals

• viral immunity

• cell mutation

How can the rate of an infectious disease be drastically reduced?

• by taking medication daily

• by preventing transmission between people

• by wearing clean clothing daily

• by performing dental hygiene three times each day

The sudden outbreak of a disease can be classified as an epidemic or a pandemic depending on...

• whether the disease is transmitted by air or by direct contact.

• whether a virus or bacterium caused the initial outbreak.

• whether anyone has died from the disease or not.

• whether the outbreak is isolated to a region or widespread.