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Communicable Diseases

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  • Which pathogen causes influenza (the flu)?
    Bacteria
    Protozoa
    Fungus
    Virus
  • How does chickenpox spread?
    Touching blisters or coughing/sneezing
    You're born with it
    Sleeping
    Food poisoning
  • Which of these is caused by bacteria?
    Influenza
    Impetigo
    Measles
    Chickenpox
  • Name ONE WAY you can help stop the spread of communicable diseases.
    Cover coughs and sneezes, wash/sanitise your hands, get vaccinated, stay home when sick.
  • Which of these IS NOT a treatment for Impetigo?
    A vaccine
    Antibiotic creams/tablets
    Keeping sores clean
    Staying home until treated
  • TRUE OR FALSE: All germs are pathogens.
    FALSE - only germs that can make us sick are pathogens.
  • A patient has: Fever, cough, body aches, headaches. Which disease do you think it is?
    Chickenpox
    Influenza
    Impetigo
    None of the above
  • Which of these IS NOT a treatment for Chickenpox?
    Antibiotic creams
    Rest
    Calamine lotion for itching
    Paracetamol
  • TRUE OR FALSE: Chickenpox is most common in children.
    TRUE - it can be a lot more serious for adults.
  • What does "communicable disease" mean?
    A disease only animals get.
    A disease that doesn't make you sick.
    A disease you can't catch.
    A disease you can catch from someone else.
  • A patient has: red sores on the skin, yellow crusts on the nose and mouth, itchy skin. What disease do you think it is?
    Influenza
    Chickenpox
    A cold
    Impetigo
  • Which of these diseases DOES NOT have a vaccine?
    Chickenpox
    Impetigo
    Covid-19
    Influenza
  • Which of these is NOT a treatment for Influenza?
    Antibiotic tablets
    Drinking Fluid
    Rest
    Staying home
  • What do we need to be able to see a germ?
    Telescope
    Special glasses
    Binoculars
    Microscope
  • What can help stop the spread of communicable diseases?
    Staying home if sick
    All of the above
    Washing hands
    Covering coughs
  • Which disease is more dangerous to get as an adult?
    Influenza
    Chickenpox
    Cold
    Impetigo
  • TRUE OR FALSE: You should take antibiotics for Influenza (the flu).
    FALSE - it is caused by a virus, so antibiotics will not help.
  • Which of these is a symptom of influenza?
    Fever
    An itchy rash
    Broken bone
    Hair loss
  • A patient has: red, itchy spots. Blisters that turn into scabs, fever, and is feeling tired. What are they sick with?
    A cold
    Chickenpox
    Impetigo
    Influenza
  • What is another name for impetigo?
    chickenpox
    flu
    measles
    School sores
  • How does influenza spread?
    By eating too much sugar
    Through coughing and sneezing
    By being too cold
    Through sunlight
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