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Infection Control Questions and Answers Already Passed What is the main characteristic of tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs, spreading through airborne droplets. How is hepatitis B primarily transmitted? Through contact with infec...

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  • November 30, 2024
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What is the main characteristic of tuberculosis (TB)?


✔✔ TB is a contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs, spreading through

airborne droplets.




How is hepatitis B primarily transmitted?


✔✔ Through contact with infected blood, semen, or other body fluids.




What is the primary mode of transmission for influenza?


✔✔ Influenza spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes.




What is the incubation period for chickenpox?


✔✔ The incubation period for chickenpox is typically 10-21 days after exposure to the virus.




What are the symptoms of measles?


✔✔ Symptoms of measles include a high fever, cough, runny nose, and a characteristic rash that

begins on the face and spreads.

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, What is the most common mode of transmission for HIV?


✔✔ HIV is primarily transmitted through sexual contact, sharing needles, and exposure to

contaminated blood.




How can the transmission of norovirus be controlled in healthcare settings?


✔✔ By practicing strict hand hygiene, disinfecting surfaces, and isolating infected patients.




What is the vector for transmitting malaria?


✔✔ Malaria is transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito.




How is Clostridium difficile (C. diff) commonly spread?


✔✔ C. diff spreads via the fecal-oral route, often through contact with contaminated surfaces or

hands.




What is the primary way to prevent the spread of pertussis (whooping cough)?


✔✔ Vaccination and ensuring that infected individuals stay isolated until they are no longer

contagious.



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