MOT Of Diseases

Question 1

Leprosy

Answer 1

the most widely held belief is that the disease is transmitted by contact and Transmission nasal discharges (droplets).

Question 2

Varicella (Chickenpox)

Answer 2

• direct contact with patients
• indirect contact, through lines or formites.
• It can also be airborne (droplets)

Question 3

Tetanus

Answer 3

Normally, the mode of transmission is through punctured wound that is contaminated by dust, soil, or animal excreta containing Cl.

Rugged traumatic wounds and burns.

Umbilical stump in newborn especially for babies delivered at home with faulty cord dressing; babies delivered to mothers without

Tetanus toxoid immunization.

Unrecognized wounds (cleaning of the ear with sharp materials) Dental extaction, circumcision, ear piercing.

Question 4

HIV

Answer 4

Sexual Intercoarse
Blood contact

Question 5

Measles

Answer 5

direct contact with the droplets spread through coughing or sneezing

It can also be transmitted indirectly through articles or fomites freshly contaminated with respiratory secretions of infected patients

Question 6

Hepa B

Answer 6

Direct contact
Contaminated needles
Mother-baby

Question 7

Rabies

Answer 7

infected animal carries the rabies virus in its saliva and transmits it to human by biting.