Notifiable Diseases

Question 1

What are notifiable diseases?

Answer 1

Illnesses that must be reported to health authorities when diagnosed

This obligation facilitates surveillance and control of diseases, helping prevent or limit outbreaks.

Question 2

Why is it important to report notifiable diseases?

Answer 2

It facilitates surveillance and control of diseases, helping prevent or limit outbreaks.

Question 3

Name three types of notifiable diseases in the UK.

Answer 3

• Bacterial (e.g. Salmonella)
• Viral (e.g. measles, mumps)
• Other communicable diseases (e.g. TB, meningitis)

Question 4

True or False: Mumps is a notifiable disease in the UK.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Which disease is known for causing food poisoning and is also notifiable?

Answer 5

Salmonella

Question 6

Name a notifiable disease that is caused by a vector.

Answer 6

Malaria

Question 7

List three examples of viral haemorrhagic fevers that are notifiable diseases.

Answer 7

• Ebola
• Lassa fever
• Marburg virus disease

Question 8

Fill in the blank: _______ is a notifiable disease that can lead to severe diarrhoea and dehydration.

Answer 8

Cholera

Question 9

True or False: Smallpox is currently a notifiable disease in the UK.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What is the purpose of the notifiable disease list?

Answer 10

To monitor and control diseases that can cause outbreaks.