Topic 5 - Preventing Infections

Question 1

What are ways to prevent infection?

Answer 1

• Hygiene
• Isolating infected individuals
• Destroying or controlling vectors
• Vaccination

Question 2

How can hygiene prevent infection?

Answer 2

• Hand washing
• Using disinfectants
• Keeping raw meats away from foods that can be eaten uncooked
• Coughing and sneezing into a tissue

Question 3

How can isolating infected individuals prevent infection?

Answer 3

• Isolation to prevent spreading of pathogen

Question 4

How can destroying or controlling vectors prevent infection?

Answer 4

• Mosquitoes and houseflies can carry human pathogens

Question 5

How can vaccinations prevent infection?

Answer 5

• Small amounts of dead cells are introduced into your body which prepares the immune system for future infections