Understanding Disease Transmission and Vectors

What is the primary mode of transmission for the common cold?

• Direct contact

• Airborne droplets

• Waterborne

• Vector-borne

Which of the following is a vector for malaria?

• Housefly

• Mosquito

• Tick

• Flea

How can diseases be transmitted through indirect contact?

• Sneezing

• Touching contaminated surfaces

• Sharing food

• Blood transfusion

Which of the following diseases is primarily spread by a vector?

• Influenza

• Tuberculosis

• Dengue fever

• Measles

What is the role of a vector in disease transmission?

• It directly causes the disease

• It carries the pathogen from one host to another

• It provides immunity to the host

• It prevents the spread of the disease

Which of the following is NOT a mode of disease transmission?

• Airborne

• Waterborne

• Soil-borne

• Telepathic

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

• Drinking contaminated water

• Shaking hands

• Breathing in airborne particles

• Eating undercooked meat

What type of transmission involves the transfer of pathogens through food or water?

• Airborne

• Vector-borne

• Waterborne

• Direct contact

Which mode of transmission is most likely responsible for the spread of COVID-19?

• Vector-borne

• Airborne droplets

• Waterborne

• Soil-borne

Which of the following is a method to prevent vector-borne diseases?

• Wearing masks

• Using insect repellent

• Drinking boiled water

• Washing hands frequently