Understanding Methods of Disease Transmission

What is the primary subject of the infographic discussed?

• Methods of Disease Transmission

• Types of Medicines

• Biological Experiments

• History of Diseases

Which organization produced the infographic on disease transmission?

• Centers for Disease Control

• United Nations Health Department

• World Health Organization

• National Geographic Society

Which of the following is a way to spread infectious diseases?

• Touching contaminated objects

• Not washing hands regularly

• Being near infected people

• All of these are ways

Which of the following are the methods of disease transmission?

More than 1 answer.

• Through air

• Through water

• Through touch

• None

What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infectious diseases?

• Regular exercise

• Annual vaccinations

• Frequent hand washing

• Eating healthy foods

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of infectious diseases?

• Fever

• Cough

• Increased appetite

• Sore throat

How do vaccinations help in controlling the spread of infectious diseases?

• By treating the symptoms after infection

• By boosting the immune system to prevent infection

• By curing the disease once infected

• By providing natural remedies

Which of the following is NOT a common route of transmission for communicable diseases?

• Fecal-oral route

• Blood transfusion

• Touching a surface

• Telepathic communication

Which of the following is an example of indirect contact transmission?

• Kissing

• Cough

• Sneeze

• contaminated food

Which most likely spreads diseases such as rabies or Lyme disease?

• contact with an infected animal
• contact with an infected human
• ingesting contaminated food
• breathing contaminated air