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Apex Unit 4.1.2 Quiz - Communicable Diseases Questions and Answers 100% Pass How can communicable diseases be prevented? Preventive measures include vaccination, practicing good hygiene, and avoiding close contact with infected individuals. What role do vaccines play in public health re...

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Apex Unit 4.1.2 Quiz - Communicable
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How can communicable diseases be prevented?


✔✔Preventive measures include vaccination, practicing good hygiene, and avoiding close

contact with infected individuals.




What role do vaccines play in public health regarding communicable diseases?


✔✔Vaccines help develop immunity in the population, reducing the spread of infectious diseases

and preventing outbreaks.




What is the difference between an epidemic and a pandemic?


✔✔An epidemic refers to a sudden increase in disease cases within a specific area, while a

pandemic affects multiple countries or continents.




How can handwashing reduce the spread of communicable diseases?


✔✔Handwashing removes germs and prevents them from entering the body, significantly

lowering infection risk.




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, What are some common vectors for communicable diseases?


✔✔Common vectors include insects like mosquitoes and ticks, which can transmit diseases like

malaria and Lyme disease.




What is the importance of surveillance in controlling communicable diseases?


✔✔Surveillance helps identify outbreaks quickly, allowing for prompt responses and

interventions to prevent further spread.




What is a zoonotic disease?


✔✔A zoonotic disease is one that can be transmitted from animals to humans, such as rabies or

West Nile virus.




How does antibiotic resistance impact the treatment of communicable diseases?


✔✔Antibiotic resistance makes it more difficult to treat infections, leading to longer illnesses

and increased risk of death.




What are the primary routes of transmission for communicable diseases?


✔✔Primary routes include direct contact, airborne transmission, contaminated surfaces, and

vector-borne transmission.

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