APES - Pathogens & Disease

A viral infection can be cured with antibiotics.

• True

• False

Which of the following is caused by a bacterium? Choose all that apply.

• HIV

• SARS

• Tuberculosis

• Plague

Which of the following is NOT classified as a coronavirus?

• COVID-19

• SARS

• Ebola

• MERS

Which of the following diseases are usually caused by contaminated water? Choose all that apply.

• Malaria

• Cholera

• Zika

• Dysentery

Which of the following diseases has the mosquito as its vector organism? Select all that apply.

• West Nile Virus

• Malaria

• Zika Virus

• HIV

Which of the following is caused by a parasite?

• Zika

• Cholera

• Tuberculosis (TB)

• Malaria

Airborne bacterial infection that impacts the lungs. Historically deadly and is making a comeback due to emergence of antibiotic resistant strains.

Transmitted via infected body fluids. Symptoms are flu-like, but individuals may not know they are infected for years after initial exposure. If left untreated, may turn into AIDS.

A disease that is more common in areas that do not have water treatment facilities.

This disease spread by mosquitos is particularly concerning for pregnant women as it can cause birth defects.