Communicable Disease Lesson 1

What is a communicable disease?

• A disease that is NOT contagious

• A disease that is spread from one living organism to another

• A disease that is not infectious

• A disease that is always spread by direct contact

What kind of pathogen causes the disease athlete's foot?

• Fungi

• Protozoa

• Rickettsias

• Virus

Which is NOT a way that pathogens are spread through direct contact

• Kissing

• puncture wound

• Sneezing

• being scratched by a pet

What is an organism that carries or transmits pathogens to humans or other animals

• Protozoa

• Bacteria

• Vector

• Fungus

What are preventative measures that you can take to reduce the risk of spreading a communicable disease(check all that apply)

• Wash hands often

• Cover coughs and sneezes

• Stay home when sick

• Handle Food Properly

Which pathogen causes the cold

• Bacteria

• Protozoa

• The flu

• Virus

One characteristic that distinguishes a virus from a bacteria is that a virus

• can be treated with an antibiotic

• can NOT be treated with antibiotics

• is not curable

• naturally occurs on our skin

One major characteristic that distinguishes a bacteria from a virus is that

• some bacteria are good and helpful

• all bacteria are bad

• bacteria do not make you sick

• bacterial infections can be treated with a vaccine

A vaccine is used to

• prevent a specific viral infection

• as a treatment after you get the flu

• for bacterial infections

• to cure smelly feet from athlete's foot

How many pathogens did we discuss in the first lesson?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 5