Exam 3: Infectious Diseases

Fungal infections are known as _____.

The most common type of nosocomial infections are _____.

Infectious diseases transmitted directly by human contact are said to be _____.

Healthcare facilities are a major reservoir for opportunistic pathogens that can cause nosocomial infections.

The average risk of HIV infection after needlestick exposure or cut exposure to HIV-infected blood is 0.3%.

Rubella (German measles)is caused by the rubella _____.

_____ of infected persons in hospitals, such as a person with influenza remains home in bed, can be an effective way to control infectious diseases.

Bacteria that have rod-shaped cells are called _____.

_____ transmission of an infectious disease occurs when a pathogen can withstand the environment outside of its host for a long period of time before infecting another individual.

_____ etiquette controls the spread of influenza, cold, tuberculosis, and other pulmonary disease.