Global Health and Infectious Diseases

The Ebola virus is primarily transmitted through direct contact with bodily fluids, such as blood, saliva, or vomit, of an infected person.

While diarrhea can occur in some cases of COVID-19, it is not a common symptom.

Influenza is caused by three types of viruses: Influenza A, B, and C.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is the global health organization responsible for coordinating international efforts to combat pandemics.

Antibiotics are not effective against viruses, which cause many infectious diseases. Handwashing, social distancing, and vaccination are all effective strategies for preventing the spread of infectious diseases.

An epidemic is a sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease in a population.

Stethoscopes are not personal protective equipment (PPE). Gloves, masks, and gowns are all types of PPE used to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which has two main types: HIV-1 and HIV-2. SIV is a related virus that infects monkeys.

Malaria is a disease caused by the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito.

The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM), and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, are all global health initiatives launched in 2000 to improve access to essential medicines and vaccines in developing countries.

Intravenous injection is not a type of vaccine delivery method. Intramuscular injection, subcutaneous injection, and oral administration are all types of vaccine delivery methods.

Every Woman Every Child, the Global Fund for Women and Children, and the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH) are all global health initiatives launched in 2010 to improve the health of women and children.