Infectious diseases

What is a communicable disease?

• A disease that spreads from person to person

• A disease caused by genetic mutations

• A disease that only affects animals

• A disease that cannot be prevented

Which of the following are examples of communicable diseases? (Choose two)

• COVID-19

• Diabetes

• Malaria

• Asthma

How can communicable diseases spread? (Choose three)

• Through direct contact with an infected person

• By drinking contaminated water

• Through sharing food with a healthy person

• By insect bites

Organize these options into efficient and inefficient ways to prevent communicable (infectious) diseases

Groups:

(a) Efficient

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(b) Inefficient

• Avoiding fresh fruits and vegetables

• Staying in cold environments

• Getting vaccinated

• Washing hands frequently

What is a vector in disease transmission?

• A type of bacteria

• An organism that spreads disease without getting sick

• A part of the immune system

• A type of virus