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Pathogens

Quiz by Lisa Sarnelli

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  • Q1
    Which term is used for a disease outbreak characterized by a large number of people affected worldwide?
    Epidemic
    Pandemic
    Endemic
    Vendemic
    30s
  • Q2
    There is no cure for many illnesses such as a cold, so why do you take medicine?
    To build your immune system
    To kill infected cells
    So your cold isn't contagious
    To treat the symptoms
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of the following is an accurate example of an epidemic?
    Spanish flu in 1918 killing more people worldwide than World War I
    Small pox spreading from Europe to America killing millions
    The Black Death in the Europe & Asia killing 1/2 the population
    The seasonal flu breaking out in North Carolina in larger numbers than usual
    30s
  • Q4
    Why do doctors recommend getting a flu shot every year?
    The vaccine is too weak to last
    The people who make vaccines just want to make money
    Your body becomes immune to the flu
    The flu virus can mutate from year to year
    30s
  • Q5
    Why would the number of cases of the measles have decreased within the last 50 years?
    People with measles were quarantined preventing the spread
    People take antibiotics to cure it
    People are vaccinated against it
    It mutated and is no longer a risk for humans
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following would be least likely to reduce the contact between vectors and the human population?
    Mosquito spraying in the summer
    Weekly garbage collection
    Increased air quality standards
    Rodent (mouse & rat) control
    30s
  • Q7
    What would best explain why people got sick with the flu after going to the movies?
    Contact with an infected person
    Contact with contaminated food
    Contact with mold in the theater
    Contact with an infected animal
    30s
  • Q8
    Why is Global Viral Forecasting important?
    It may help predict & prevent future diseases
    It will provide accurate information for wild game hunters
    It allows countries to stockpile medications
    It will help countries raise money for disease education
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following could be a reason a country is at risk for a disease outbreak?
    They are educated in disease prevention
    They have a developed healthcare system
    They have high levels of contact with animals
    They have an organized government
    30s
  • Q10
    Which career has to do with studying the source and prevention of disease?
    Chemist
    Epidemiologist
    Forensic Investigator
    Pharmacist
    30s

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