MEDICINE MCQ
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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Quarantines prevent individuals from eating food that is potentially contaminated.
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Quarantines allow enough time for antibiotics to take effect in infected individuals.
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Quarantines keep infected individuals separate so they cannot pass the disease to others.
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Quarantines keep people inside their homes so that family members can provide care for each other.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Theoretically, the benefit of quarantine is effective curbing of the spread of contagious diseases by preventing person-to-person transmission.
Detailed explanation-2: -Isolation separates sick people with a contagious disease from people who are not sick. Quarantine separates and restricts the movement of people who were exposed to a contagious disease to see if they become sick.
Detailed explanation-3: -A quarantine keeps them away from others so they don’t unknowingly infect anyone. This is contrasted with “isolation” which is reserved for individuals who are contagious (see below). What exactly does it mean to be “exposed” to coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Detailed explanation-4: -Sometimes called “isolation.” Quarantines keep people away from each other to prevent the spread of disease.