PHATOGEN RESEVOIR Quiz

How can animal reservoirs contribute to the spread of infectious diseases?

• By developing immunity to the pathogen

• By serving as a source of the pathogen and allowing it to persist and spread within the population of animals, and potentially transmitting it to humans.

• By reducing the population of animals

• By preventing the spread of the pathogen to other animals

What is an example of a human reservoir for a pathogen?

• Asymptomatic carrier

• Dead organism

• Infected animal

• Healthy individual

How can human reservoirs contribute to the spread of infectious diseases?

• Regular exercise

• Wearing a mask

• Carrying and transmitting pathogens to others

• Eating a healthy diet

What is an example of an environmental reservoir for a pathogen?

• Food, clothing, or glass

• Soil, water, or vegetation

• Animals, buildings, or metal

• Air, rocks, or plastic

How can environmental reservoirs contribute to the spread of infectious diseases?

• By eliminating infectious agents

• By promoting vaccination

• By harboring and sustaining infectious agents

• By reducing the population of infectious agents

What is an example of a zoonotic reservoir for a pathogen?

• Insects

• Birds

• Rodents

• Fish

How can zoonotic reservoirs contribute to the spread of infectious diseases?

• By reducing the number of infectious diseases in the environment

• By promoting the health and well-being of humans and other animals

• By serving as a source of infection for humans and other animals

• By preventing the spread of infectious diseases to humans

What is an example of a nosocomial reservoir for a pathogen?

• Contaminated medical equipment or devices

• Uncontaminated medical equipment

• Food and water

• Healthy individuals

How can nosocomial reservoirs contribute to the spread of infectious diseases?

• By providing clean and sterile environments

• By reducing the risk of transmission through proper waste management

• By promoting hand hygiene and infection control measures

• By harboring infectious agents and contributing to the spread within healthcare settings