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Another word for communicable is

Explore the causes, prevention, and treatment of common contagious diseases. Learn about viral and bacterial infections, immunity, vaccines, and emerging pathogens.

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Another word for communicable is

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  1. Another word for communicable is • harmless. • sudden. • contagious. • painful.

  2. The common cold and influenza are caused by • overeating. • viruses. • bacterial infection. • exposure to toxins.

  3. Malaria, West Nile virus, and Lyme disease are examples of diseases that are spread by • vectors. • contaminated food. • sexual contact. • contaminated water.

  4. Which of the following habits probably will not help you avoid respiratory tract infections? • Using mouthwash • Frequent hand washing • Avoiding contact with ill people • Abstaining from smoking

  5. Some strains of tuberculosis have become resistant to which form of treatment? • Bed rest • Surgery • Dietary changes • Antibiotics

  6. What is the most common blood-borne infection in the United States? • Hepatitis A • Hepatitis B • Hepatitis C • None of the above

  7. What is the role of phagocytes in the inflammatory response? • Creating pus • Destroying pathogens • Creating antigens • Binding to antigens.

  8. If you receive antibodies from another person or an animal instead of producing them in your own body, it is called • communicable disease. • specific defense. • active immunity. • passive immunity.

  9. Live-virus, killed-virus, toxoid, and second-generation virus are all categories of • vaccines. • antigens. • preventive strategies. • antibiotics.

  10. During an immune response, your immune system reacts quickly to • antibodies • lymphocytes • antigens • macrophages

  11. The incidence of emerging infections is • decreasing. • increasing. • holding steady. • virtually nonexistent.

  12. The most effective way to prevent infection from Salmonella and E. coli is to • chlorinate water. • avoid insect bites. • cook meat thoroughly. • wash hands frequently.

  13. A global outbreak of an infectious disease is a • pandemic. • epidemic. • disaster. • response strategy.

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