Exam 4: Infectious and Communicable Diseases

An acute, highly infectious respiratory tract disease characterized by a paroxysmal cough and a prolonged, harsh or shrill sound during inspiration is called:

One of the signs of viral hemorrhagic fever is bleeding from the eyes, mouth, and ears.

_has the classic symptom of unilateral or bilateral swollen parotid glands.

A vaccine is a:

A viral respiratory infection that may be prevented by immunization is:

Anthrax, botulism, tularemia, and viral hemorrhagic fevers are all examples of infectious diseases that can be used as potential weapons.

HIV is transmitted mostly through:

A condition aptly known because of its persistent, relapsing exhaustion:

Anthrax in the cutaneous form is well known to:

Which of the following statements about SARS is true?

Signs and symptoms of tetanus include:

Tetanus is caused by a bacterium commonly found in:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Myalgia