Communicable Diseases Answers

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

A
lack of available healthy food
B
increase of worldwide travel
C
decrease of available clean water
D
increase in migration of infected animals
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How can communities aid in disease prevention?

A
by providing vaccination education
B
by reinforcing good hygiene habits at home
C
by keeping up-to-date with required immunizations
D
by practicing safe food-handling practices at home
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Which is an uncontrollable risk factor that puts individuals at more risk for contracting a disease?

A
age
B
diet
C
physical fitness
D
personal hygiene
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Which part of the immune system is a physical barrier?

A
skin
B
tears
C
mucus
D
stomach acid
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Why do schools strongly recommend vaccinations?

A
to be fair to all students
B
to protect school staff
C
to guarantee that students regularly visit a doctor
D
to protect students who cannot be vaccinated with herd immunity
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How can individuals in communities prevent the global spread of hepatitis C?

A
by getting vaccinated
B
by washing their hands before eating
C
by avoiding contact with the blood of others
D
by avoiding contact with the saliva of others
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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?

A
tiredness
B
runny nose
C
fever over 99 degrees
D
illness for two weeks
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Which type of pathogen causes Lyme disease?

A
bacteria
B
fungus
C
parasite
D
virus
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Marc has a red, itchy rash on his hands and feet. The skin on his hands and feet is blistered and dry.Which disease did Marc most likely contract?

A
influenza
B
strep throat
C
chicken pox
D
athlete’s foot
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Which is a function of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?

A
controlling disease outbreaks
B
reporting communicable diseases
C
establishing vaccination schedules for children
D
preventing the individual spread of diseases

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