Question

which of the following diseases is not spread by droplet infection?
the common cold
botulism
tuberculosis
measles
diphtheria
question 6 (1 point)
which of the following definitions is incorrect?
endemic: a disease the is constantly present in a population
pandemic: a disease that affects a large number of people in the world in a short time
epidemic: a disease that is constantly present across the world
incidence: number of new cases of a disease
sporadic: a disease that affects a population occasionally

Explanation:

Question 1:

• The common cold is spread by droplet infection.
• Tuberculosis can be spread by droplet infection.
• Measles is spread by droplet infection.
• Diphtheria is spread by droplet infection.
• Botulism is caused by ingestion of toxins (not droplet - spread).

• Endemic: A disease constantly present in a population (correct).
• Pandemic: A disease affecting a large number worldwide in a short time (correct).
• Epidemic: A disease occurring in a large number in a region (not constantly present across the world).
• Incidence: Number of new cases (correct).
• Sporadic: Occasional cases in a population (correct).

Answer:

botulism

Question 2: