CLINICAL MEDICINE

MEDICINE

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What action (or behavior) is the best way to prevent infectious disease?
A
don’t leave the house
B
always wear gloves
C
wash your hands
D
cover your cough
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Thorough handwashing with soap and water can protect you and others from a range of infectious diseases. Liquid soap is better than bar soap, especially at work. Washing hands with soap and water is better than using alcohol-based hand sanitisers. Dry your hands thoroughly.

Detailed explanation-2: -Handwashing with soap removes germs from hands. This helps prevent infections because: People frequently touch their eyes, nose, and mouth without even realizing it. Germs can get into the body through the eyes, nose and mouth and make us sick.

Detailed explanation-3: -Practicing hand hygiene is a simple yet effective way to prevent infections in healthcare settings. Hand hygiene, which means cleaning your hands by washing with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and prevent spreading germs to others.

Detailed explanation-4: -Washing your hands is easy, and it’s one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Clean hands can help stop germs from spreading from one person to another and in our communities-including your home, workplace, schools, and childcare facilities.

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