Infectious Diseases Review

1. Infections can spread in which of the following ways?

• a. touching

• b. sharing food and drink

• c. coughing or sneezing

• d. all of the above

2. Antibiotics are drugs that can kill or slow the growth of

• a. penicillin

• b. viruses

• c. bacteria

• d. herpes

3. Bacteria can be

• a. agents of disease

• b. found almost everywhere

• c. helpful in the digestion process

• d. all of the above

4. The immune system is made up of

• a. antibiotics

• b. physical barriers

• c. vaccines

• d. cells and organs of the body

5. Which of the following is NOT a physical barrier to infections?

• a. cilia

• b. spleen

• c. saliva

• d. tears

6. The immune system can be weakened by

• a. a healthy diet

• b. exercising

• c. vaccinations

• d. smoking

7. The immune system is made up of organs and special cells that fight infection.

• True

• False

8. tuberculosis

• a. fever, sore throat

• b. headache, runny nose

• c. cough, sweating

9. strep throat

• a. fever, sore throat

• b. headache, runny nose

• c. cough, sweating

10. sinus infections

• a. fever, sore throat

• b. headache, runny nose

• c. cough, sweating