Principles of Communicable Disease Control Flashcards
1
Q
How far can a droplet infection travel from the host?
A
8 metres
2
Q
What are the three sub-modes of respiratory spread?
A
Droplet
Airborne
Aerosolisation of water
3
Q
What are the modes of transmission for pathogens?
A
- Respiratory spread
- Ingestion
- Blood borne
- Sexual contact
4
Q
How is Measles transmitted?
A
Respiratory spread by droplet
5
Q
How is Legionnares transmitted?
A
Respiratory spread by droplet
6
Q
How is E. Coli O157 transmitted?
A
Ingestion
7
Q
How is Gonorrhoea transmitted?
A
Unprotected sex
8
Q
What is a NOID?
A
Notification of Infectious Diseases
