Infectious Diseases Quiz

What is an infectious disease?

• A) A disease that is always fatal

• B) A disease caused by pathogens that have invaded the body

• C) A disease that cannot be treated

• D) A disease that only affects animals

Which of the following is NOT a pathogen?

• A) Bacteria

• B) Viruses

• C) Fungi

• D) Antibiotics

What can bacteria that are harmful cause?

• A) Common cold

• B) Tuberculosis, tetanus, and sinus infections

• C) Chickenpox

• D) Lyme disease

How do viruses cause disease?

• A) By living freely on their own

• B) By attacking and killing cells directly

• C) By taking control of cells in the body and making more copies of themselves

• D) By feeding on other living things

Which of the following diseases is NOT caused by viruses?

• A) The cold

• B) The flu

• C) Athlete's foot

• D) Measles

How are infectious diseases spread?

• A) Only through contaminated water

• B) Only by animals

• C) Through person to person, food and water, environment, and animals

• D) Only in hospitals

What type of medication does NOT work on viruses?

• A) Antiviral medicines

• B) Antibiotics

• C) Antifungal creams

• D) Prescription medication

What is the best defense against a viral infection?

• A) The body's immune system

• B) Antibiotics

• C) Over-the-counter medicine

• D) A high-protein diet

______ are agents that cause disease.

• Pathogens

• Antibiotics

• Vitamins

• Vaccines

Bacteria are one example of a pathogen.

• True

• False