MAPEH 8

1. Direction: Arrange the following stages of infection in
chronological order by writing the numbers 1 to 5.
_____ Convalescence stage, the patient generally returns to
normal functions.
_____ Period of illness, during which the signs and symptoms
of disease are most obvious and severe.
_____ Period of decline, the number of pathogen particles
begins to decrease.
_____ Incubation stage, the initial entry of the pathogen into
the host (patient).
_____ Prodromal stage, the pathogen continues to multiply
and the host begins to experience general signs and symptoms
of illness.
5
3
4
1
2

2. Most Common
Communicable Diseases

3. Health
is defined as a complete state of physical,
mental and social welfare and being free
from illness or disease.
Disease
refers to an illness of people, animals or
plants caused by infection or a failure of
health.
Diseases may be classified as communicable
or non-communicable.

4. 1. refer to diseases that can be transmitted from
one organism to another and make people ill.
2. is defined as a complete state of physical,
mental and social welfare and being free from
illness or disease.
3.refers to an illness of people, animals or plants
caused by infection or a failure of health.
4 and 5. Two classification of Diseases.
6 to 10. ( 5 examples of communicable diseases)
11 to 15. (Preventive Healthful Practices)

5. Communicable diseases
refer to diseases that can be transmitted from
one organism to another and make people ill.
They are caused by infective agents called
pathogens include viruses, bacteria, fungi and
parasites, which invade the host (human or
animal) and multiply or release toxins to cause
damages to normal body cells and their
functions. In severe cases, it may lead to death.

6. Communicable diseases
refer to diseases that can be transmitted from
one organism to another and make people ill.
They are caused by infective agents called
pathogens include viruses, bacteria, fungi and
parasites, which invade the host (human or
animal) and multiply or release toxins to cause
damages to normal body cells and their
functions. In severe cases, it may lead to death.

11. Preventive Healthful Practices
Follow these tips to decrease the risk of disease and
infection:
• Wash your hands. This is especially important
before and after preparing food, before eating, and
after using the toilet. And try not to touch your eyes,
nose or mouth with your hands, that's a common way
germs enter the body.
• No human contact. Adopt proper isolation for the
sick

12. • Get vaccinated. Vaccination can drastically
reduce your chances of contracting many
diseases. Make sure to keep up to date on your
recommended vaccinations.
• Stay home when ill. Don't go to school if you
are vomiting, have diarrhea or have a fever.
• Cover mouth, and nose when sneezing or
coughing.
• Maintain good indoor ventilation

13. • Clean and disinfect properly the surroundings.
Maintain also environmental hygiene to prevent
breeding of mosquitoes/insects. Take personal
protection to prevent mosquito/insect bites.
• Prepare food safely. Keep counters and other
kitchen surfaces clean when preparing meals. Ensure
all foods are adequately cooked.
• Don't share personal items. Use your own clothes,
towel toothbrush and other personal items. Avoid
sharing drinking glasses or dining utensils.
• Travel wisely. Seek medical advice immediately if
unwell.

14. 1. Vaccines work with our immune system to
help us fight infection.
2. My immune system is healthy, so I don’t need
immunization. Besides, vaccines are dangerous.
3. I don’t need to worry about having a fever if
it’s not too high.
4. A low-grade fever is often a sign that your
body is fighting an infection.
5. Antibiotics work only against bacteria, not
viruses

15. 6. Antibiotics are effective in treating the
new covid19.
7. You can have your own self-medication.
8. Thermal scanners cannot detect covid19.
9. Flattening the curve refers to slowing
the speed of the pandemic’s spread.
10. All hand sanitizers can protect you from
infection.

16. Direction: Read the questions carefully.
Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which of the following is not a
communicable disease?
a. malaria c. osteoporosis
b. conjunctivitis d. HIV

17. 2. Ticks are examples of organisms that
can spread disease. These types of
organisms are referred to as?
a. vectors c. pathogens
b. fungi d. bacteria

18. 3. Poor _______ methods can lead to
contaminated food and water
a. immunization c. disinfection
b. sanitation d. purification

19. 4. Which of the following can make you ill
if you come in contact with an
infected person?
a. high blood pressure c. blood cancer
b. genetic abnormalities d. sneezing

20. 5. A disease widely spread worldwide is
known as
a. endemic c. pandemic
b. epidemic d. sporadic

21. 1. C
2. A
3. B
4. D
5. C