Communicable Diseases

Question 1

Disorders caused by organisms — such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. Many organisms live in and on our bodies.

Answer 1

Communicable/Infectious diseases

Question 2

TRUE OR FALSE:

Some infectious diseases can be passed from person to person. Some are transmitted by insects or other animals.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Are infections of parts of the body involved in breathing, such as the sinuses, throat, airways or lungs.

Answer 3

Respiratory Infections

Question 4

Usually emerges after consuming food or water that is contaminated with bacteria, parasites or a virus. It is associated with fever, abdominal pain, vomiting and frequent diarrhea. Bowel infections occur most commonly in people with weaker immune system, like in children, adults or people with a history of chronic illness.

Answer 4

Intestinal Infections

Question 5

This often happens when there is a break, cut, or wound on your skin. It can also happen when your immune system is weakened, because of another disease or a medical treatment. Some skin infections cover a small area on the top of your skin. Other infections can go deep into your skin or spread to a larger area

Answer 5

Surface Infections

Question 6

Arboviral disease is a general term used to describe infections caused by a group of viruses spread to people by the bite of infected arthropods (insects) such as mosquitoes and ticks. These infections usually occur during warm weather months, when mosquitoes and ticks are active.

Answer 6

Arthropod Borne Infections

Question 7

A disease caused by infection with certain bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms that can be passed from one person to another through blood, semen, vaginal fluids, or other body fluids, during oral, anal, or genital sex with an infected partner.

Answer 7

Sexually Transmitted Disease

Question 8

What are the 2 Modes of Transmission of Communicable Diseases under Direct Contact?

Answer 8

Person-to-person contact
Droplet Spread

Question 9

This transmission occurs when a person with an infectious disease touches or exchanges body fluids with someone else.

Answer 9

Person-to-person contact

Question 10

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and gastrointestinal infections can be transmitted by this mode of transmission.

Answer 10

Person-to-person contact

Question 11

The ______ during coughing and sneezing can spread an infectious disease.

Answer 11

Spray of droplets/Droplet spread

Question 12

TRUE OR FALSE:

Since droplets fall to the ground within a few feet, this type of transmission requires large proximity.

Answer 12

False; close proximity