Question 1

A worldwide outbreak of a disease is called a(n) ___________.

Accepted Answer

Mode of tr

Question 2

A propagated epidemic is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  rapid rise. 
B)  vertical transmission. 
C)  prolonged duration. 
D)  ingestion of contaminated food. 
A)  rapid rise. 
B)  vertical transmission. 
C)  prolonged duration. 
D)  ingestion of contaminated food.

Question 3

Name the site in the body that is most prone to nosocomial infection.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Name the site in the body that...

Question 4

Give three examples of fomites.

Accepted Answer

doorknobs, toilet seats, fauce

Question 5

Diseases that occur occasionally and at irregular intervals are described as ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Diseases that occur occasionally and at irregular...

Question 6

The most common type of direct transmission is

Accepted Answer

A)  animal to person. 
B)  person to person. 
C)  animal to animal. 
D)  reservoir to animal. 
A)  animal to person. 
B)  person to person. 
C)  animal to animal. 
D)  reservoir to animal.

Question 7

Diseases that are constantly present in the environment at a low level are called

Accepted Answer

A)  epidemic. 
B)  sporadic. 
C)  endemic. 
D)  pandemic. 
A)  epidemic. 
B)  sporadic. 
C)  endemic. 
D)  pandemic.

Question 8

Which one of the following is NOT an insect?

Accepted Answer

A)  lice 
B)  copepods 
C)  fleas 
D)  flies 
A)  lice 
B)  copepods 
C)  fleas 
D)  flies

A worldwide outbreak of a disease is called a(n) ___________.

A propagated epidemic is characterized by

Name the site in the body that is most prone to nosocomial infection.

Give three examples of fomites.

Diseases that occur occasionally and at irregular intervals are described as ___________.

The most common type of direct transmission is

Diseases that are constantly present in the environment at a low level are called

Which one of the following is NOT an insect?

Pre-Germ Theory

Post- Germ Theory, Microbiology, and Medicine

Sanitation, Clean Water, and Food Safety

Identifying the Challenge

The Microbial World

Beneficial Aspects of Microbes: The Other Side of the Coin

Bacteria

Viruses and Prions

Bacterial Genetics

Concepts of Microbial Disease

Bacterial Diseases

Viral and Prion Diseases

Protozoan, Helminthic, and Fungal Diseases

The Immune Response

Control of Microbial Diseases

Harnessing the Power of Microbes: Peril and Promise

Partnerships in the Control of Infectious Diseases and Unfinished Agenda

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Exam 11: Epidemiology and Cycle of Microbial Disease

A worldwide outbreak of a disease is called a(n) ___________.

A propagated epidemic is characterized by

Name the site in the body that is most prone to nosocomial infection.

Give three examples of fomites.

Diseases that occur occasionally and at irregular intervals are described as ___________.

The most common type of direct transmission is

Diseases that are constantly present in the environment at a low level are called

Which one of the following is NOT an insect?

Pre-Germ Theory

Post- Germ Theory, Microbiology, and Medicine

Sanitation, Clean Water, and Food Safety

Identifying the Challenge

The Microbial World

Beneficial Aspects of Microbes: The Other Side of the Coin

Bacteria

Viruses and Prions

Bacterial Genetics

Concepts of Microbial Disease

Bacterial Diseases

Viral and Prion Diseases

Protozoan, Helminthic, and Fungal Diseases

The Immune Response

Control of Microbial Diseases

Harnessing the Power of Microbes: Peril and Promise

Partnerships in the Control of Infectious Diseases and Unfinished Agenda

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