Apex Unit 4.1.2 Quiz - Communicable Diseases Questions and Answers 100% Pass
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Apex Unit 4.1.2
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Apex Unit 4.1.2
Apex Unit 4.1.2 Quiz - Communicable
Diseases Questions and Answers 100%
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How can communicable diseases be prevented?
Preventive measures include vaccination, practicing good hygiene, and avoiding close
contact with infected individuals.
What role do vaccines play in public health re...
Apex Unit 4.1.2 Quiz - Communicable
Diseases Questions and Answers 100%
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How can communicable diseases be prevented?
✔✔Preventive measures include vaccination, practicing good hygiene, and avoiding close
contact with infected individuals.
What role do vaccines play in public health regarding communicable diseases?
✔✔Vaccines help develop immunity in the population, reducing the spread of infectious diseases
and preventing outbreaks.
What is the difference between an epidemic and a pandemic?
✔✔An epidemic refers to a sudden increase in disease cases within a specific area, while a
pandemic affects multiple countries or continents.
How can handwashing reduce the spread of communicable diseases?
✔✔Handwashing removes germs and prevents them from entering the body, significantly
lowering infection risk.
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, What are some common vectors for communicable diseases?
✔✔Common vectors include insects like mosquitoes and ticks, which can transmit diseases like
malaria and Lyme disease.
What is the importance of surveillance in controlling communicable diseases?
✔✔Surveillance helps identify outbreaks quickly, allowing for prompt responses and
interventions to prevent further spread.
What is a zoonotic disease?
✔✔A zoonotic disease is one that can be transmitted from animals to humans, such as rabies or
West Nile virus.
How does antibiotic resistance impact the treatment of communicable diseases?
✔✔Antibiotic resistance makes it more difficult to treat infections, leading to longer illnesses
and increased risk of death.
What are the primary routes of transmission for communicable diseases?
✔✔Primary routes include direct contact, airborne transmission, contaminated surfaces, and
vector-borne transmission.
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