Exam 17: Protecting against Infectious Diseases and Sexually Transmitted Infections

List the six routes of disease transmission.

A hypersensitive reaction to a substance that normally would not produce a reaction is an allergy.

When the body targets its own tissue as an enemy, builds antibodies against that tissue, and attempts to destroy it, this condition is known as autoimmune disease.

Briefly explain the four risk factors for infectious disease that are out of our control.

Jacob was vaccinated for mumps as a child. This provides him with artificially acquired active immunity to the disease.

Endogenous microorganisms are always harmless; they do not cause health problems.

A microorganism that is strong enough to overcome host resistance and cause disease is said to be epidemic.

Men are more likely than women to be asymptomatic with a chlamydial infection.

How are fungal infections transmitted?

Once a person is infected, the herpes simplex virus remains in certain nerve cells for life.

Which of the following is True about herpes?

Scott is diagnosed with gonorrhea. Which type of pathogen caused his infection?

Animals, insects, food, and water can all transmit

Susan's grandmother has rheumatoid arthritis. Which type of disease is this?

Boils, acne, and infected wounds are all associated with

The most commonly reported sexually transmitted infection in the United States is

Zoonotic diseases are those that are transmitted to humans from large animals, such as cows or horses.

Austin has syphilis and just developed a chancre. Which stage of the infection is this?

Name at least three groups of people who should be extra-diligent about keeping their vaccines current.

Gonorrhea has almost been completely eradicated through the use of antibiotics.