Quiz on Communicable Diseases and Chain of Infection

What are diseases that can be transferred from one person to another called?

• Communicable Diseases

• Genetic Disorders

• Chronic Diseases

• Autoimmune Diseases

What is the disease-causing microorganism that attacks the body?

• Fungus

• Virus

• Pathogen

• Bacteria

Which stage of infection is characterized by the appearance of the first symptoms?

• Recovery Stage

• Illness Stage

• Incubation Stage

• Prodromal Stage

What is the route of escape of the pathogen from the reservoir called?

• Portal of Entry

• Mode of Transmission

• Reservoir

• Portal of Exit

In which stage does the illness reach its highest point of development?

• Illness Stage

• Prodromal Stage

• Incubation Stage

• Convalescence Stage

What is the most common reservoir of pathogens?

• Water

• Soil

• Human Body

• Animals

Which of the following is NOT a mode of transmission?

• Airborne

• Immunization

• Vector-borne

• Direct Contact

What stage follows the illness stage in the chain of infection?

• Prodromal Stage

• Recovery Stage

• Convalescence Stage

• Incubation Stage

Which of the following is a sign of the prodromal stage?

• Severe Aches

• High Fever

• Slight Fever

• Vomiting

What is a susceptible host?

• A person who is healthy

• A person who is vaccinated

• A person who cannot resist a microorganism

• A person with high immunity