Viral disease

• Biology
• Upper Secondary (Key Stage 4)
• GCSE

In the early 20th century, more than 30% of all deaths were due to infectious disease.
Explain why people are less likely to die from bacterial disease in the 21st century.

What is an important step to take after handling raw meat to prevent Salmonella?

1. Use hand sanitizer only
2. Wash hands and surfaces thoroughly with soap and water
3. Leave surfaces as they are
4. Wipe hands on a towel

Who is at higher risk of severe Salmonella illness?

1. Young children, elderly, and people with weakened immune systems
2. Athletes, vegetarians, pregnant women, teenagers

What is a key measure to prevent Salmonella infection?

1. Eating raw seafood
2. Thoroughly cooking food, especially poultry and eggs
3. Drinking unpasteurized milk
4. Sharing utensils with others

How is Salmonella most commonly spread?

1. Through contaminated food or water
2. By airborne transmission
3. Through mosquito bites
4. Through direct contact with infected individuals

What are common symptoms of Salmonella infection?

1. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever
2. Cough, headache, muscle pain, rash

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How do viruses make us feel ill?

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How is measles transmitted?

1. Through insect bites
2. Through respiratory droplets
3. Through contaminated food or water
4. By skin-to-skin contact

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What is the best way to prevent measles?

1. Using hand sanitizer
2. Wearing a face mask
3. Vaccination with MMR vaccine
4. Taking vitamin supplements

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Can HIV be cured?

1. No, but it can be controlled with treatment called antiretrovirals
2. No, it always leads to AIDS
3. Yes, with home remedies
4. Yes, with antibiotics

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What type of pathogen is TMV?

1. Parasite
2. Bacteria
3. Fungus
4. Virus

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What does TMV stand for?

1. Tobacco mosaic virus
2. Tropical mosaic virus
3. Tangerine mosaic virus
4. Tomato mosaic virus

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What is the final stage of HIV infection?

1. HIV Advanced Stage
2. AIDS
3. HIV 2.0
4. HIV Terminal Phase

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How is HIV primarily transmitted?

1. Sharing needles
2. Unprotected sex
3. Hugging
4. Kissing

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What does HIV do to the immune system?

1. Has no effect
2. Enhances it
3. Strengthens it
4. Weakens and destroys it

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What does HIV stand for?

1. Human Immunodeficiency Virus
2. Human Influenza Variant
3. Healthy Influenza Virus
4. Highly Invasive Virus

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What is the most common symptom of measles?

1. Cough and sneezing
2. Fever and rash
3. Headache and muscle aches
4. Sore throat and runny nose