Infectious disease

Organisms that transmit pathogens are known as…

• parasite

• antigen

• virus

• vector

Which of the following activities will cause a person to suffer from diseases that are spread through touch?

• Flood

• Sharing of towel

• Consuming contaminated food

• Overuse of mosquito repellent

Information below shows microorganisms that can cause infectious diseases.

Virus, bacteria, protozoa and fungi can cause infectious diseases.

These microorganisms are known as…

• unicellular organisms.

• pathogen.

• vaccine

• antigen

Maini saw the following signboard in a clinic.

Why we are not supposed to spit in the clinic?

• Bacteria found in the spittle droplets will form spores and spread through the air.

• Spittle droplets will cause one to suffer from non-infectious diseases.

• Saliva will evaporate and causes air pollution.

• Saliva will cause the presence of worms.

Ananthan experiences severe vomiting and diarrhea after drinking a glass of water in the kitchen. What will happen to Ananthan if this condition prolongs?

• He will be suffering from dengue fever

• He will recover after severe vomiting and diarrhea

• .He will be dehydrated and it may lead to death

• He will become thin and die

Annie experienced continuous coughing, blood in phlegm, and fever after talking to someone. What is the disease that she might be suffering from?

• Dengue fever

• Tuberculosis

• Zika

• Leptospirosis

Which of the following statement best describes the way to prevent transmission of diseases through water?

• Drink boiled water

• Use mosquito repellent

• Do not share towels with others

• Do not swim in swimming pool

Which of the following is not an example of infectious disease?

• Cholera

• Influenza

• Cancer

• Ringworm

What can cause ringworm on the skin?

• Bitten by mosquitoes

• Direct skin to skin contact with the infected person

• Consuming contaminated food

• Sharing of needles

What is the process shown by the following diagram?

• Neutralisation

• Digestion

• Phagocytosis

• Vaccination