Infectious Disease | MCQs

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Tetanus is a bacterial infection that can cause muscle stiffness and spasms.

It particularly in the jaw muscles, leading to the characteristic symptom of "lockjaw".

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Pneumonia is a form of acute respiratory infection that affects the lungs

The lungs are made up of small sacs called alveoli, which fill with air when a healthy person breathes

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ND2-2-2023

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Plasmodium is a genus of protozoan parasites that cause malaria.

There are several species of Plasmodium that can infect humans, including P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. ovale, and P. malariae.

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Cholera means ہیضہ

Typhoid means ایک قسم کا بخار

Typhoid and cholera spread through contaminated water, especially in areas with poor sanitation.

They are classic examples of water-borne diseases caused by bacteria like Salmonella typhi and Vibrio cholerae.

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• Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that primarily affects the throat and nasal passages.
• It can cause severe inflammation and swelling in the throat, leading to difficulty breathing and swallowing.
• If left untreated, diphtheria can lead to serious complications, such as respiratory failure and heart problems.

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Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a disabling and life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus.

The virus spreads from person to person

and can infect a person's spinal cord, causing paralysis (can't move parts of the body).

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The Polio vaccine was invented by___?

 Jonas Salk

Which country launched a polio vaccine drive after 1988 in April 2022?

 Israel

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Spleen and Liver are the two organs mainly affected by malaria.

Malaria primarily targets the liver, where parasites multiply, and the spleen.

It becomes enlarged due to the destruction of infected red blood cells.

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The hepatitis A virus (HAV) is transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food and water or through direct contact with an infectious person. 

MUG 11-12-2022

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Secondary syphilis commonly presents with fever, skin rashes (especially on palms and soles), and joint pain.

It occurs weeks after the primary sore and indicates systemic spread of the infection.

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Pathogenic bacteria are harmful microorganisms that cause diseases in humans, animals, or plants.

Examples include E. coli, Salmonella, and Streptococcus.