Pathogens Means of Transmission

Question 1

Chicken Pox

Varicella Zoster Virus

Answer 1

Direct or Indirect contact, Droplet, or Airborne secretian of infected person

Deaths Reportable

Question 2

Conjunctivitis

Pinkeye

Answer 2

Direct or Indirect contact with discharge from eyes or upper respriratory tract of infected person

Question 3

Haemophilius Influenzae Type b Hib

H-Flu

Answer 3

Direct and Indirect contact and Droplet Infection from respiratory tract

Reportable

Question 4

Measles

Rubeola

Answer 4

Direct contact by respiratory Droplets from an infected person sneezing or coughing

Reportable

Question 5

Meningitis (Bacterial)

Haemophilis and Meningococcal

Answer 5

Direct contact and Droplet Infection from respiratory tract

Reportable

Question 6

Meningitis (Viral)

Answer 6

Direct contact, fecal-oral route, and respiratory secretions

Reportable

Question 7

MRSA

Methicillin resitant Staphylococcus Aureus

Answer 7

Direct contact or Indirect contact. Skin-to-skin contact or shared items, such as towels, razors and bandages

Question 8

Mumps

Answer 8

Direct or Indirect contact by Droplets from the nose or throat of an infected person, usually when they cough or sneeze

Reportable

Question 9

Pertussis

Whooping Cough

Answer 9

Direct contact with discharges from respiratory mucous membranes of infected persons

Reportable

Question 10

Rubella

German Measles

Answer 10

Direct contact by respiratory Droplets from an infected person coughing and sneezing

Reportable

Question 11

Strep throat

Answer 11

Direct contact

Question 12

VRE

Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci

Answer 12

Direct and Indirect contact. Person-to-person contact, or contact with cantaminated surfaces