Infectious Diseases

What is the scientific name for any organism that causes an infectious disease?

• Vaccine

• Protein

• Pathogens

• Carbohydrate

Which type of pathogen is a small organism that causes diseases including tuberculosis and cholera?

• Virus

• Bacteria

• Parasite

• Fungi

Which type of pathogen includes yeasts and molds?

• Virus

• Bacteria

• Parasite

• Fungi

Which type of pathogen consists of DNA with a protective coating of protein?

• Virus

• Bacteria

• Parasite

• Fungi

Which type of pathogen is an organism that lives off its host and can cause malaria?

• Virus

• Bacteria

• Parasite

• Fungi

In what way is malaria usually transmitted to humans?

• Contaminated food or water

• Insect bite

• Direct contact

• Indirect contact

In what way is salmonella usually transmitted to humans?

• Contaminated food or water

• Insect bite

• Direct contact

• Indirect contact

Which of the following transmission methods includes shaking hands?

• Contaminated food or water

• Insect bite

• Direct contact

• Indirect contact

Which disease comes from ticks?

• Malaria

• Lyme disease

• Bubonic plague

• Salmonella

The word 'pathogen' is the scientific name for what?

• Insect bites

• Salmonella

• Germs

• Malaria