Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases Surveillance

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What is the primary goal of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases surveillance?

  1. To detect and respond to new or re-emerging infectious diseases.

  2. To monitor the spread of existing infectious diseases.

  3. To develop vaccines and treatments for infectious diseases.

  4. To educate the public about infectious diseases.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary goal of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases surveillance is to detect and respond to new or re-emerging infectious diseases in order to prevent or control their spread.

Which of the following is NOT a type of emerging infectious disease?

  1. Zoonosis

  2. Vector-borne disease

  3. Foodborne disease

  4. Chronic disease


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chronic diseases are not considered emerging infectious diseases because they are not caused by a newly discovered or re-emerging infectious agent.

What is the term used to describe the process by which an infectious disease spreads from animals to humans?

  1. Zoonosis

  2. Vector-borne transmission

  3. Foodborne transmission

  4. Airborne transmission


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Zoonosis is the term used to describe the process by which an infectious disease spreads from animals to humans.

Which of the following is NOT a vector-borne disease?

  1. Malaria

  2. Dengue fever

  3. Yellow fever

  4. Influenza


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Influenza is not a vector-borne disease because it is spread through direct contact with respiratory droplets or by touching surfaces contaminated with the virus.

What is the term used to describe an infectious disease that is transmitted through the consumption of contaminated food or water?

  1. Foodborne disease

  2. Waterborne disease

  3. Vector-borne disease

  4. Airborne disease


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Foodborne disease is the term used to describe an infectious disease that is transmitted through the consumption of contaminated food or water.

Which of the following is NOT a common mode of transmission for airborne diseases?

  1. Coughing

  2. Sneezing

  3. Talking

  4. Touching surfaces contaminated with the virus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Touching surfaces contaminated with the virus is not a common mode of transmission for airborne diseases because the virus is typically spread through direct contact with respiratory droplets.

What is the term used to describe the ability of a microorganism to cause disease?

  1. Pathogenicity

  2. Virulence

  3. Transmissibility

  4. Incubation period


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pathogenicity is the term used to describe the ability of a microorganism to cause disease.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to the emergence or re-emergence of infectious diseases?

  1. Climate change

  2. Deforestation

  3. Increased travel and trade

  4. Improved sanitation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Improved sanitation can help to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, so it is not a factor that can contribute to their emergence or re-emergence.

What is the term used to describe the period of time between exposure to an infectious agent and the onset of symptoms?

  1. Incubation period

  2. Latent period

  3. Convalescent period

  4. Prodrome


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Incubation period is the term used to describe the period of time between exposure to an infectious agent and the onset of symptoms.

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of an infectious disease?

  1. Fever

  2. Cough

  3. Diarrhea

  4. Headache

  5. Nausea


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Headache is not a common symptom of an infectious disease, although it can be a symptom of some infections, such as meningitis.

What is the term used to describe the process of identifying and characterizing an infectious agent?

  1. Isolation

  2. Identification

  3. Characterization

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Isolation, identification, and characterization are all steps involved in the process of identifying and characterizing an infectious agent.

Which of the following is NOT a common method for diagnosing an infectious disease?

  1. Microscopy

  2. Culture

  3. Serology

  4. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Microscopy is not a common method for diagnosing an infectious disease because it is not always possible to visualize the infectious agent directly.

What is the term used to describe the process of developing a vaccine or treatment for an infectious disease?

  1. Research and development

  2. Clinical trials

  3. Regulatory approval

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Research and development, clinical trials, and regulatory approval are all steps involved in the process of developing a vaccine or treatment for an infectious disease.

Which of the following is NOT a common method for preventing the spread of infectious diseases?

  1. Vaccination

  2. Handwashing

  3. Social distancing

  4. Using antibiotics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Using antibiotics is not a common method for preventing the spread of infectious diseases because antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections.

What is the term used to describe the process of monitoring the spread of an infectious disease?

  1. Surveillance

  2. Contact tracing

  3. Case investigation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Surveillance, contact tracing, and case investigation are all steps involved in the process of monitoring the spread of an infectious disease.

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