One Example of Infectious Disease Transmittion by a Fomite Is

question 31

Multiple Choice

One example of infectious disease transmittion by a fomite is

• A)a child developing a cold after playing with a toy that harbored rhinovirus.
• B)a baby born with congenital syphilis from an infected mother.
• C)a teenager with severe acne due to propionibacteria growing in sebaceous glands.
• D)None of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Influenza Vaccine

A vaccine that protects against the influenza virus, recommended annually to prevent flu infection and its complications.

Pituitary Insufficiency

A condition in which the pituitary gland does not produce enough of certain crucial hormones, affecting various bodily functions.

Gestational Age

The age of an embryo or fetus calculated from the onset of the pregnant person's last menstrual period.

Gonadotropin Deficiency

A condition characterized by insufficient production of the hormones that stimulate the gonads, leading to reduced sexual development and fertility.