Defining Communicable Diseases

Question 1

Because protozoan infections are highly variable, doctors often use a different medication for each that is highly specific and effective against the certain type of protozoan.

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T

Question 2

Which statement BEST describes where pathogens are found?

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Pathogens are disease-causing agents that can be found in the environment and are passed from one individual to another.

Question 3

Fungal infections are more common than bacterial or viral infections.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 4

Pathogens can be given off and carried in the air when an infected individual __________.

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coughs or sneezes into the air

Question 5

It is safe to swim in pathogen-contaminated water as long as you do not swallow any of the water.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 6

This single-celled organism may cause disease, but it is also essential to important life processes like decomposition.

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bacteria

Question 7

If the doctor confirmed that a patient had herpes, the most likely prescription would be __________.

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antiviral drugs

Question 8

If you are diagnosed with athlete's foot, what type of pathogen is causing the infections?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

fungi

Question 9

Bacteria reproduce by injecting their genes into other cells.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 10

If you contract a contagious illness by coming in contact with infected blood, this would be considered contraction through direct contact. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

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