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1. Typhoid fever is caused by ______.
A. Virus
B. Bacteria
C. Fungus
D. Allergy
ANSWER: B.Bacteria
SOLUTION :Typhoid fever and paratyphoid fever are similar diseases caused by bacteria. Salmonella Typhi bacteria cause typhoid fever. Salmonella Paratyphi bacteria cause paratyphoid fever. People infected with these bacteria can spread them to others.
2. Which one of the following disease is caused through the wound or injury or surface of unsterilized surgical instruments?
A. Kala – azar
B. Typhoid
C. Diphtheria
D. Tetanus
ANSWER: D.Tetanus
SOLUTION:Tetanus is a disease that can be caused by bacteria entering the body through wounds or injuries, especially if they are not properly cleaned or treated. The bacteria, Clostridium tetani, produce toxins that affect the nervous system, causing muscle stiffness and spasms.
3. BCG vaccine prevents from which disease?
A. Small pox
B. Diphtheria
C. Tuberculosis
D. Typhoid
ANSWER : C.Tuberculosis
SOLUTION:BCG, or bacille Calmette-Guerin, is a vaccine for tuberculosis (TB) disease. Many foreign-born persons have been BCG-vaccinated. BCG is used in many countries with a high prevalence of TB to prevent childhood tuberculous meningitis and miliary disease.
4. The DPT vaccine, a mixture of three vaccines, is used to immunize against three medical conditions / diseases. These medical conditions /diseases are_________.
A. Diphtheria, pneumonia, tuberculosis
B. Diarrhoea , pertussis, tetanus
C. Diarrhoea, pertussis,tuberculosis
D. Diphtheria, pertussis,tetanus
ANSWER: D.Diphtheria, pertussis,tetanus
SOLUTION:DPT (also DTP and DTwP) refers to a class of combination vaccines against three infectious diseases in humans: diphtheria, pertussis.
5. Which one of the following diseases in humans can spread through air?
A. Dengue
B. Tuberculosis
C. HIV – AIDS
D. Goiter
ANSWER: B.Tuberculosis
SOLUTION:Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial disease that can spread through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, speaks, or sings. The bacteria, called Mycobacterium tuberculosis, can be expelled into the air as tiny particles.
6. Which of the following diseases is not caused by viruses?
A. Cholera
B. Chikenpox
C. Hepatitis
D. Measles
ANSWER: A.Cholera
SOLUTION: Cholera is not caused by a virus, but by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae. The bacteria enters the body through food or water, and releases toxins into the small intestine that can cause diarrhea and dangerous abnormalities in the body’s fluids. Cholera is a life-threatening infectious disease and a public health hazard.
7. AIDS is caused by the Human Immuno – deficiency Virus (HIV). The transmission of HIV infection generally occurs through _______.
A. Eating contaminated food and water
B. Transfusion of contaminated blood and blood products
C. Inhaling polluted air
D. Shaking hand with infected person
ANSWER: B.Transfusion of contaminated blood and blood products
SOLUTION: Transfusion of contaminated blood and blood products
8. What is ” Breakbone fever” most commonly known as ?
A. Typhoid
B. Measles
C. Yellow fever
D. Dengue
ANSWER: D.Dengue
SOLUTION: Dengue fever is also known as breakbone fever. Its major symptoms are body ache and muscle pain, which may last longer.
9. HIV virus when active in body mainly attacks on ______.
A. Liver
B. Immunity power
C. Lungs
D. Nerves
ANSWER: B.Immunity power
SOLUTION: Human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome
10. Who invented the vaccination for small pox?
A. Alexander fleming
B. Edward jenner
C. Louis pasteur
D. Fredrick grant banting
ANSWER:B.Edward jenner
SOLUTION:Edward Jenner (Figure 1) is well known around the world for his innovative contribution to immunization and the ultimate eradication of smallpox (2).