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Types of Bacterial Infections (Medical Detectives)

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a Vector-Borne Bacterial Infection?

a)

An infection caused by viruses transmitted through insect bites.

b)

An infection caused by bacteria but spread by tick bites.

c)

An infection that can only be transmitted through direct contact with infected individuals.

d)

An infection caused by fungi that thrive in wet environments.

2.

What type of Bacterial Infection is E. coli infection?

a)

Airborne

b)

Foodborne/waterborne

c)

Vector-borne

d)

Contact transmission

3.

What is an Independent Variable?

a)

The variable you change.

b)

The variable that remains constant.

c)

The variable that is measured.

d)

The variable that is influenced by the independent variable.

4.

What are Foodborne/Waterborne Bacterial Infections?

a)

Tiny living bacterial organisms that can make people sick.

b)

Viruses that cause food poisoning.

c)

Chemical contaminants in food and water.

d)

Parasites that thrive in unsanitary conditions.

5.

What type of Bacterial Infection is Lyme disease?

a)

Vector-Borne

b)

Airborne

c)

Waterborne

d)

Foodborne

6.

What are common infectious disease agents in humans?

a)

Viruses, bacteria, and fungi.

b)

Parasites, prions, and allergens.

c)

Toxins, chemicals, and pollutants.

d)

Hormones, vitamins, and minerals.

7.

What are Respiratory Bacterial Infections?

a)

Infections that target the respiratory system (lungs and throat area).

b)

Infections that affect the digestive system.

c)

Infections that cause skin rashes and lesions.

d)

Infections that primarily impact the cardiovascular system.

8.

What type of Bacterial Infection is Pneumococcal pneumonia?

a)

Respiratory

b)

Gastrointestinal

c)

Urinary

d)

Dermatological

9.

What is a Dependent Variable?

a)

The variable you measure.

b)

The variable you manipulate.

c)

The variable that remains constant.

d)

The variable that predicts the outcome.

10.

Name 3 Respiratory Bacterial Infections.

a)

Pneumococcal pneumonia, Strep throat / Scarlet Fever, Tuberculosis (TB)

b)

Viral pneumonia, Common cold, Influenza

c)

Chronic bronchitis, Asthma, Cystic fibrosis

d)

Pneumonia, Sinusitis, Bronchitis

11.

What are the 3 categories of Bacterial Infections?

a)

Foodborne/Waterborne, Respiratory Bacterial, Vector-Borne

b)

Viral, Fungal, Parasitic

c)

Chronic, Acute, Latent

d)

Invasive, Non-invasive, Opportunistic

12.

What type of Bacterial Infection is Salmonellosis?

a)

Airborne

b)

Foodborne/waterborne

c)

Vector-borne

d)

Soil-borne