Defining Communicable Diseases Answers

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If you were to be diagnosed with strep throat, you could be treated with an antibiotic because __________.

A
strep throat is a virus and antibiotics are effective in treating viruses
B
strep throat is a protozoan and antibiotics are often used to treat protozoan infections
C
strep throat is a fungal infection that responds well to antibiotics
D
strep throat is a bacterial infection that can be eradicated with antibiotic treatment
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If a doctor examines a blood sample under a microscope and finds genetic material surrounded by a protein coat, the doctor is looking at __________.

A
bacteria
B
a virus
C
fungi
D
protozoa
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An organism that carries a pathogen is called a __________.

A
pathogen
B
contaminant
C
fungus
D
vector
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Some pathogens can be transmitted between people and infected animals.

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T
B
F
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Describe three strategies that can be used to treat contagious infections.

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What are two uses for vaccines?

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Pathogens are disease-causing agents.

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T
B
F
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Explain the two ways that waterborne pathogens can be transmitted.

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Which statement BEST describes a treatment for a contagious illness?

A
Bacteria, molds, or synthetic substances are used to create antibiotics, which are the most successful treatment for bacterial illnesses.
B
Viral infections are best treated with antibiotics and vaccines, which are made from the pathogen that they are meant to treat.
C
Treatment for fungal infections is made from different forms of molds, which can be taken orally or topically.
D
Vaccines are made from molds and bacteria and are used to treat and prevent different viral infections.
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Describe what a vaccine is made of and how it helps prevent infection.

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