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INFECTIONS

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A harmless version of a microorganism that is introduced to humans, or animals to help stimulate immunity, making them resistant to infection by that microorganism.

a)

blood-borne pathogen

b)

fomite

c)

vaccination

d)

vector

e)

virus

2.

A living organism (usually a biting insect) that can transfer a disease from one animal or plant to another.

a)

blood-borne pathogen

b)

fomite

c)

vaccination

d)

vector

e)

virus

3.

A disease that can spread from animals to people.

a)

Salmonella

b)

pathogen

c)

influenza

d)

zoonotic

4.

A highly contagious respiratory disease

a)

zoonotic

b)

bacteria

c)

influenza

d)

pathogen

5.

When many people or animals in a specific area become ill in greater numbers than normal.

a)

foodborne illness

b)

salmonella

c)

disease outbreak

d)

sterilize

6.

Bacteria that often causes food poisoning in humans, commonly found in chicken and eggs products

a)

bacteria

b)

E.Coli

c)

zoonotic

d)

salmonella

7.

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of the coronavirus?

a)

dry cough

b)

fever

c)

rash

d)

shortness of breath

8.

Washing your hands is considered to be one of the very best defenses you can take to prevent the spread of the virus. It is recommended that you wash your hands for at least ________________.

a)

5 seconds

b)

10 seconds

c)

20 seconds

d)

4 minutes

9.

Influenza carried by pigs is called

a)

swine flu

b)

pig flu

c)

pork flu

d)

bacon bloat

10.

Influenza viruses carried by chicken and ducks is called

a)

poultry plague

b)

duck dengue

c)

fowl fever

d)

avian flu

11.

Zoonotic diseases are becoming more common because: choose all that apply

a)

people live further away from wild animals

b)

habitat destruction makes wild animals closer to people

c)

there are more livestock to supply food to growing population

d)

larger human population lets viruses spread faster

12.

Which is most widespread?

a)

an outbreak

b)

an epidemic

c)

a pandemic

13.

The word 'corona' comes from latin and means:

a)

sun

b)

bat

c)

coke

d)

crown

14.

Science of studying disease-causing microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, Fungi, etc)

a)

Streptococcus

b)

Infection

c)

Protozoa

d)

Microbiology

15.
Which best distinguishes an infectious disease from a noninfectious disease?
a)
Infectious diseases can be cured with antibiotics; noninfectious diseases cannot.
b)
Infectious diseases can be prevented with vaccines; noninfectious diseases cannot.
c)
Infectious diseases can be spread from one organism to another; noninfectious diseases cannot.
d)
Infectious diseases cannot be transmitted from one organism to another; noninfectious diseases can.
16.

What is Novel Corona Virus ?

a)

A Corona Virus Strain that has previously NOT been identified.

b)

A Corona Virus Strain that has previously been identified.

17.

Why is it considered an EPIDEMIC?

a)

It is a sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease in a particular geographic area, beyond the number health officials typically expect.

b)

It is a health crises that people fear due to media coverage.

18.

How is an EPIDEMIC different from an OUTBREAK?

a)

Outbreak is localized and impacts small number of population. An epidemic starts off as an outbreak but an outbreak does not necessarily have to grow to become an epidemic.

b)

Outbreak and Epidemic are synonyms. Both have exactly the same meaning,

19.

Why is Corona Virus considered an EMERGING DISEASE?

a)

It is considered emerging disease because there is no awareness about it so the scientists are curious and want to learn about the new viruses and how they impact patients.

b)

It is considered an emerging disease because it has occurred in the population of a certain geographic region for the first time, but then rapidly reaches new peaks in the number of cases reported.

20.

What is the meaning of TRANSMISSION of a disease?

a)

It describes how a disease is transferred. This happens in different ways. There's direct transmission — person-to-person contact and droplet spread (see definitions below). And there's indirect transmission, for example, consuming contaminated food and water, getting bitten by a disease-carrying mosquito or tick or breathing in a microbe carried by dust.

b)

Transmission has no role in spread of Coronavirus. It is a genetic disease.

21.

What is an INCUBATION PERIOD?

a)

The time from a person's exposure to a VIRUS to the time symptoms are developed.

b)

The time period between travelling from one place to another.

22.

What is the meaning of the term "Quarantine"? Why is it important for corona patients?

a)

Quarantine is categorizing patients by age. This helps corona patients stay with their peers to reduce anxiety.

b)

The separation or restriction of movement of individuals who appear to be healthy but may have been exposed to an infectious disease to see if they become sick.

23.

What is the meaning of the term SCREENING in disease control ?

a)

Screening is placing a protective sheet on corona patients so their fever reduces.

b)

Screening a patient means a health check to see if the patient is doing fine.

24.

Who is considered a a SUPER SPREADER of a virus?

a)

A person infected with a virus who transmits infection to an unusually large number of people.

b)

A person who gives the biggest fight and defeats the disease is considered a SUPER SPREADER.

25.

What kind of professionals are VIROLOGISTS ?

a)

Virologist are medical professional dealing with the study of viruses.

b)

Virologist is the professional who treats mental health problems.

26.

CHICKEN POX is caused by

a)

Varicella zoster

b)

Measles Virus

c)

Mycobacterium bovis

d)

H1N1

27.

Avian flu is caused by

a)

H1N1

b)

H5N1

c)

H2N2

d)

H3N1

28.

MERS-CoV is mainly caused by

a)

Birds

b)

Horse

c)

Dogs

d)

Dromedary camels

29.

Paxlovid tablets used for the COVID19 treatment contains....

a)

Amantidine and rimantidine

b)

Nirmatrelvir and Ritonavir

c)

Sulphamethoxazole and trimethoprim

d)

Ibuprofen and Paracetamol

30.

COVID-19 is also called as SARS-CoV (a)  

31.

Rubella infection can be prevented by using Vaccine...

a)

MMR

b)

DPT

c)

IPV

d)

DTaP

32.

Feeling of pins and needles in the legs is called as...

a)

Paresthesia

b)

Meningitis

c)

Paralysis

d)

Nervous pain

33.

.........is a viral infection that primarily affects saliva-producing (salivary) parotid glands that are located near your ears.

a)

Mumps

b)

Rubella

c)

Rotavirus Infection

d)

H. Influenza

34.

German measles is another name for the...

a)

Rubella

b)

Cholera

c)

Mumps

d)

Chicken Pox

35.

No vaccine or specific treatment is currently available for....

a)

COVID-19

b)

Bird Flu

c)

MERS

d)

Cholera