Question

Match each disease with a hygiene strategy for preventing it.

Answer 1

The correct answers are:

A. Mononucleosis - 1. Do not share lip gloss

Mononucleosis is a virus that is passed on through contact with infected saliva. It is sometimes referred to as the kissing disease. You should never share lip gloss with someone as you could also contract herpes, colds and flu and other infections from it.

B. Conjunctivitis - 3. Do not share towels.

Conjunctivitis is an eye infection that causes the eye to go red and sometimes omit fluid. You should not share towels with other people as towels contain germs that can be passed on from person to person.

C. Salmonella poisoning - 2. Cook meat and poultry thoroughly.

Salmonella poisoning occurs when you ingest meat that has not been cooked properly and the bacteria that is present in the meat has not been killed off. All meat should be cooked well to make sure no food poisoning occurs.

Answer 2

C is 2. a is 1 b is 3