Common Communicable Diseases

Question 1

Malaria is spread by __________.

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mosquitoes

Question 2

Which of the following is a viral infection that most adults contract 2 to 4 times a year?

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the common cold

Question 3

If a doctor wanted to find out the number of white blood cells in a patient's blood, he or she would order a(n) __________.

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complete blood count

Question 4

Advances in technology have helped prevent some illnesses and diseases. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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Question 5

Fungal infections mainly infect the __________.

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skin and lungs

Question 6

Antiviral medications are a common treatment for __________.

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influenza

Question 7

__________ are intestinal parasites that can live up to 20 years and grow up to 50 feet in length.

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Tape worms

Question 8

Many people infected with tapeworms may be unaware of the infection due to a lack of symptoms. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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Question 9

If an older person went to the doctor with a fever, chills, body aches, and a cough, what would the doctor most likely suspect the person has?

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influenza

Question 10

The goal of the flu vaccine is to prevent you from becoming infected with influenza. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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