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SPH-H150 Quiz 3 Infectious Diseases (1)
SPH-H150 Quiz 3 Infectious Diseases (1)
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SPH-H150 Quiz 3 Infectious DiseasesOther names for infectious diseases - ANS-- communicable diseases
- contagious diseases
- transmissible diseases
What causes infectious diseases? - ANS-caused by microorganisms that invade the body and
lead to infection and damage to the body
- protozoa
- parasites
- fungi
- viruses
- bacteria
Routes of transmission - ANS-passed from one person to another either through direct or
indirect contact
OR
- contaminated food
- body fluids
- airborne microorganism
- vector organisms (mosquitoes that transmit malaria)
- inanimate objects (dollar bills or coins)
Classifications of infectious diseases - ANS-- respiratory diseases
- gastrointestinal diseases
Respiratory infectious diseases - ANS-ex. - meningitis - spread by contact with droplets that are
spread by sneezing, coughing, talking, kissing, or even singing
Gastrointestinal infectious diseases - ANS-through eating and drinking contaminated food and
water
Prevention - ANS-- up to date immunizations
- wash hands often, especially during cold/flu season
- be aware of what you eat/how you prepare it
- use antibiotics exactly as prescribed and complete full course
- stay alert to disease threats when traveling to undeveloped areas - get immunizations and
protective medications for travel
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