Communicable Diseases

Question 1

Which is a function of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

controlling disease outbreaks

Question 2

Which type of pathogen causes Lyme disease?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

bacteria

Question 3

Alice has felt ill for two weeks. She has had a runny nose every day and a fever of 100 degrees for two days. Her appetite has decreased slightly. She is tired and has not wanted to get out of bed.Which symptom does Alice have that indicates that she should seek medical care?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

illness for two weeks

Question 4

Which challenges do countries face in limiting the spread of communicable diseases?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

increase of worldwide travel

Question 5

How can individuals in communities prevent the global spread of hepatitis C?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

by avoiding contact with the blood of others

Question 6

How can communities aid in disease prevention?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

by providing vaccination education

Question 7

Why do schools strongly recommend vaccinations?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to protect students who cannot be vaccinated with herd immunity

Question 8

Which disease can be treated with an antibiotic?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

strep throat

Question 9

Which describes the correct order of events in the spread of disease?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

pathogens → exposure → sickness

Question 10

Which part of the immune system is a physical barrier?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

skin

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