Compared with a fomite—such as a contaminatedcup—why is a disease vehicle such as food a much morepowerful disease transmitter?

Q: Well-water gets contaminated by farm animals, and the water causes gastroenteritis in those that…

A: Well water gets contaminated by farm animals and the use of this water causes gastroenteritis.

Q: Why are diseases transmitted by insect vectors more common in the summer than in the winter?

A: Climate changes affects the vector and host abundance and local prevalence of disease causing…

Q: A(n) _______ organism is part of the normal microbial flora of the host    A. Acquired  B.…

A: The microorganisms are responsible for development of particular disease. But not all microorganisms…

Q: • Choose 1 Infectious Disease and apply the chain of infection cycle. • Alongside each chain,…

A: Below using an infographic, a chain of infection cycle of malaria is explained. Also, how to control…

Q: If PPE is the least effective means of controlling infection, why is it the method promoted in the…

A: To explain: Why PPE method  is promoted in the community to prevent the spread of COVID

Q: Select the statement which explains best parasitism.(a) One organism is benefited.(b) Both the…

A: INTRODUCTION: Parasitism is a symbiotic relationship between two organisms, where one organism lives…

Q: You are a scientist researching West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne pathogen. You note that the number…

A: Introduction: West Nile Virus (WNV) is a zoonotic virus of category arbovirus. It is a…

Q: What types of parasites are most likely to alter the behavior of their host to facilitate their…

A: Interactions between two species are broadly divided into three categories - Mutualism,…

Q: hat is the reason why is it best to examine a freshly collected stool sample in clinical…

A: Prokaryotes are unicellular organisms that coinhabit the ecosystem with the eukaryotes. The…

Q: Which of the following would be the easiest to eradicate?a) A pathogen that is common in wild…

A: Answer is b.) A disesase that occurs exclusively in humans, always resulting in obvious symptoms.

Q: What does it mean to be a disease hunter?

A: Hunter disease is a rare and inherited syndrome in which the body cannot properly digest the sugar…

Q: A pathogen would most accurately be described as aa. parasite.b. commensal.c. saprobe.d. symbiont.

A: Step 1 The disease is a disorder or deranged functioning of the body that results from an infection,…

Q: Define the following terms and give one example for each: (a) Commensalism (b) Parasitism (c)…

A: Commensalism- it is a relationship between individuals of two species in which one species obtains…

Q: How does cooking reduce the threat of cross-contamination in choppedvegetables?

A: Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi and…

Q: Which of the following is not considered an insect vector? a. fl ea c. tick b. mosquito d. tsetse fl…

A: Introduction: A disease vector is any specialist which conveys and sends an irresistible microbe…

Q: Why are fungal and protozoan diseases more important in the summer? (3 good reasons)

A: Pathogens are the disease causing agents. These include bacteria, virus, protozoa Or a fungus. They…

Q: Seasonality of a disease can relate to weather patterns rather than seasons. Malaria is a prime…

A: Pathogens are organisms capable of disturbing an individual's natural physiological balance and…

Q: Which statement is true regarding epidemic diseases? O At the end of each epidemic, the disease…

A: Disease can be defined as structural or functional deviations from the normal.

Q: You have an open area in your house where you have a lot of pigeons and open land. Which disease you…

A: Pigeons are commonly found in every country. They nest in buildings and trees. Pigeons also produce…

Q: Commensalism can be a form of parasitism. Explain why and cite an example.

A: In an ecosystem, the interaction between individuals of varying species can occur. It could be…

Q: Is the species-specificity rule of parasitism ever broken?

A: Parasitism is the negative ecological interaction between two species.

Q: Define and give one example for each term commensalism mutualism parasitism

A: As per the honor code, we answer only three subparts at a time. Therefore, we are answering the…

Q: In lab, you researched different ESKAPE pathogens. Why are we specifically studying these pathogens…

A: 1)ESKAPE pathogen is a bacteria .This is both gram positive and gram negetive species.Mainly it's…

Q: What is the purpose of examining a specimen slide containing a stool sample in a clinical…

A: Stool is more than just a waste product. In primary care, some stool tests can be used to…

Q: The human or animal host infected by the adult stage of a parasite worm is an:   a) Intermediate…

A: Introduction  A parasite is a living thing that inhabits its host and feeds off of or at the expense…

Q: Which of the following is a fomite? A) Owater B) Oa used Kleenex (tissue paper) C) O pus D) O…

A: There are various microorganisms that are present in the environment and can cause a wide range of…

Q: An infectious disease process starts when a pathogen is transmitted from a "source" to a susceptible…

A: The interaction between any host and pathogen is commonly known as disease. infectious disease is…

Q: hat is the purpose of microscope in Clinical Parasitology

A: The scientific study that is related to the study of the biology of parasites is defined by the term…

Q: A microorganism when obtained from a natural environment and grown in laboratory, it will not be…

A: Microorganisms grow in variable environments. Like some thrive in acidic environments while some in…

Q: foodborne pathogens associated with:  1. shrimp 2. coconut water 3. green chili

A: Food borne pathogens are pathogens like the bacteria , viruses and protozoans  present in the food…

Q: What is the human impact on Disease Transmissions of Microbes. What do you currently know about how…

A: As the human population is growing, they need more space to thrive, produce food, and hence more…

Q: Organism A Organism B Mutualism Commensalism Parasitism

A: it is common in nature that animal plants and microbes do not and cannot live in isolation but…

Q: Contrast the major pathogens responsible for disease outbreaksin drinking water versus recreational…

A: A pathogen is an organism which is capable of causing disease to its specific host, with the variety…

Q: pick one parasite and discribe it .How does it cause disease? what preventative measures can you…

A: Parasite:Antamoeba histolytica  name of this parasite includes its meaning (histo–lytic = tissue…

Q: Which of the following is NOT a toxin that contributes to foodborne illnesses? A. Heavy metal…

A: Foodborne illness, food poisoning, or foodborne disease can be defined as the illness that results…

Q: Why are smallpox and anthrax more likely to bebioterrorism threats to civilians than to…

A: Biological agents are microbes, human endoparasites, or cell cultures that may cause allergy,…

Q: Compare and contrast the definitions of mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.

A: Based on the type of interaction, the symbiotic relationships can be of several types: Mutualism…

Q: if a nurses gloves are contaminated with a patients bacterial infection they are? reservoir fomite…

A: Health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. Any deviation from…

Q: Given the following variables, which variables determine the infection period?

A: Answer:  VECTOR = These are the carriers who carry the pathogenic microorganism and transmit from…

Q: The structure in the box (upper left of figure) is used to attache to the digestive tract of a host.…

A: Parasite are small organisms that generally resides outside or inside the host body and their main…

Q: What are some communication activity for a flu outbreak in a community?

A: A flu outbreak in the community is an epidemic of an influenza virus which spreads across a large…

Q: How did the human activities associated with the evolution of agriculture, domestication of…

A: Human beings are considered as one of the most skilled organisms .They are able to modulate the…

Q: In considering the ecology of infectious disease, which factor or factors determine (s) occurrence…

A: An important premise of medical specialty is that unwellness and alternative health events don't…

Q: In general, infectious diseases that are commonly fatal are newly evolved relationships between the…

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Q: Give an example to source of infection : 1. animal (zoonotic) 2. insect 3. soil

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Q: Question 1 (Mandatory) (1 point) Pathogens are disease-producing organisms. True False Question 2…

A: 1. True 2. True 3. True 4. False

Q: The term that best describes the general relationship between 2 organisms in which one benefits and…

A: A community, in ecology, is a group of individuals or populations of different species residing in…

Q: Parasitism is considered to be a lifestyle? Why?

A: A parasitism is defined as a relationship between two organisms in which one species i.e. parasite…

Q: Which of the following strains of pathogens has the lowest incidence?a. VRE b. VRSA c. MRSA d. MRSE

A: Incidence means the rate or frequency of occurrence of a disease. Pathogen is any foreign agent or…