Infectious Diseases Through History

What is the main theme introduced in the beginning of the video?

• The impact of modern medicine

• The history of vaccines

• The role of technology in disease prevention

• The prevalence of infectious diseases throughout history

Which ancient text is mentioned as having references to leprosy?

• The Epic of Gilgamesh

• The Bible

• The Quran

• The Iliad

What was a common method to prevent the spread of leprosy in medieval Europe?

• Vaccination

• Quarantine in leper colonies

• Herbal remedies

• Bloodletting

Where did the first confidently recorded flu pandemic start?

• Africa

• North America

• East Asia

• Europe

What was a significant factor in the spread of the bubonic plague?

• Fleas on rats

• Direct contact with infected individuals

• Contaminated water

• Airborne transmission

What was syphilis sometimes referred to as due to its symptoms?

• The Great Pretender

• The Silent Killer

• The French Disease

• The Imitator

What was John Snow's contribution to understanding cholera?

• He created a quarantine protocol

• He discovered the bacteria causing cholera

• He traced the outbreak to a water pump

• He developed a vaccine

What was a major reason for the high death toll of the Spanish flu?

• Spread through contaminated food

• Impact on young adults

• High mutation rate of the virus

• Lack of medical knowledge

Which disease is mentioned as being curable and preventable today?

• Cholera

• Syphilis

• Tuberculosis

• Ebola

What humorous modern affliction is mentioned at the end of the video?

• Netflix-itis

• Uber-itis

• DoorDash-itis

• Amazon-itis