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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):

Bacteria

Ourselves

Minerals

Other people

The environment

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

FALSE

TRUE

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?

Babies and children

People who are in good health

Older people

People with lowered immunity

Young adults

People who are on a diet

People who exercise regularly

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