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Causes and spread of infection

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Micro-organisms that cause infection may originate from which of the following sources (choose 3):

Other people

Minerals

Ourselves

Bacteria

The environment

Is the following statement true or false? Sharing contaminated objects or misusing cleaning equipment increases the risk of cross-contamination.

TRUE

FALSE

Is the following statement true or false? Different types of food-poisoning bacteria can live on foods, but most prefer food that is dry and high in carbohydrates.

TRUE

FALSE

Which 3 of the below are people who are more at risk of infection?

Young adults

People with lowered immunity

People who exercise regularly

Babies and children

Older people

People who are in good health

People who are on a diet

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