Unit 7: Communicable Diseases

Bacteria reproduce by injecting their genes into other cells.

Because protozoan infections are highly variable, doctors often use a different medication for each that is highly specific and effective against the certain type of protozoan.

If you contract a contagious illness by coming in contact with infected blood, this would be considered contraction through direct contact.

If you are diagnosed with athlete's foot, what type of pathogen is causing the infections? A. bacteria B. fungi C. protozoa D. viruses

Which of the following lists different kinds of viruses? A. strep throat, influenza, and chicken pox B. chicken pox, food poisoning, and athlete's foot C. influenza, chicken pox, and colds D. athlete's foot, strep throat, and colds

Which statement BEST describes where pathogens are found? A. Pathogens are agents that are used to treat contagious diseases. B. Pathogens are disease-causing agents that can be found in the environment and are passed from one individual to another. C. Pathogens are used to treat diseases that are passed from one individual to another. D. When disease-causing agents are passed from one individual to another, they are not considered pathogens.

These single-celled organisms can be pathogenic but some can also be edible. A. bacteria B. viruses C. protozoa

Pathogens cannot be passed from one individual to another through contact with infected blood.

Fungal infections are more common than bacterial or viral infections.

If your doctor asks you if a tick or mosquito has bitten you recently, what might she be trying to figure out? A. if you have contracted a vector-borne pathogen B. if you are infected with a blood-borne pathogen C. if you have been exposed to airborne pathogen D. if you have come in contact with a pathogen carried on surfaces

Diagnostic tests can be used to identify illnesses and underlying causes of symptoms.

Antiviral medications are a common treatment for __________. A. influenza B. bacterial pneumonia C. strep throat D. the common cold

Advances in technology have helped prevent some illnesses and diseases.

Many people infected with tapeworms may be unaware of the infection due to a lack of symptoms.

Fungal infections mainly infect the __________. A. skin and lungs B. intestines and skin C. lungs and intestines D. blood and intestines

Which of the following is a viral infection that most adults contract 2 to 4 times a year? A. bacterial pneumonia B. strep throat C. influenza D. the common cold

Malaria is an infectious disease caused by the plasmodium parasite.

If an older person went to the doctor with a fever, chills, body aches, and a cough, what would the doctor most likely suspect the person has? A. strep throat B. common cold C. meningitis D. influenza

After being diagnosed with strep throat, __________ would be a common treatment. A. immunizations B. over-the-counter medication C. antiviral medication D. antibiotics

__________ are intestinal parasites that can live up to 20 years and grow up to 50 feet in length. A. Toxoplasmosis B. Amoebae C. Malaria D. Tape worms