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SECTION B:

Q1. In a tabular form, list five (5) examples each of Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases for the following Microorganisms:
1. Virus
2. Bacteria
3. Fungi
4. Protozoa

Q2. List six causes of AMR and four consequences of AMR.

Q3. List the strategies to reduce threats and explain any one.

Q4. State the roles of Public Health Professionals in responding to or controlling Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases.

Q5. List ten (10) factors that contribute to the emergence of emerging and reemerging infectious diseases.

Q6. How does the host defend against infectious diseases?

Q7. Public Health measures to prevent infectious diseases.

Q8. What are the implications of using science to improve personal and public health in a pluralist society?

Q9. Explain the two main modes of disease transmission and give three examples of diseases for each mode.



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Final answer:

Provides examples of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, causes and consequences of AMR.


Explanation:

Examples of Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases:


  1. Virus: Zika virus, Ebola virus, Nipah virus, SARS-CoV-2, Hantavirus
  2. Bacteria: Tuberculosis, MRSA, Gonorrhea, Clostridium difficile, Pertussis
  3. Fungi: Candida auris, Aspergillosis, Cryptococcosis, Coccidioidomycosis, Histoplasmosis
  4. Protozoa: Malaria, Chagas disease, Leishmaniasis, Giardiasis, Toxoplasmosis

Causes of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR):


  • Overuse of antibiotics
  • Poor infection control practices
  • Inadequate sanitation and hygiene
  • Use of antibiotics in livestock and agriculture
  • Inappropriate prescription of antibiotics
  • Global travel and trade

Consequences of AMR:


  • Increased mortality rates
  • Prolonged illnesses
  • Higher healthcare costs
  • Limited treatment options

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