Communicable Diseases

1. What are Communicable Diseases?

Communicable diseases, also known as infectious diseases or transmissible diseases, are illnesses that result from the infection, presence and growth of pathogenic biologic agents in an individual human or other animal host. Infections may range in severity from asymptomatic to severe and fatal. These diseases can be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, etc. Communicable diseases can be transmitted through direct or indirect contact.

Communicable diseases only affect non-human animals.

Communicable diseases are only transmitted through direct contact with an infected individual.

Communicable diseases are non-infectious diseases caused by genetic factors.

Communicable diseases are infectious diseases caused by pathogenic agents, not genetic factors. They can be transmitted through direct or indirect contact with an infected individual, and they can affect both humans and animals.

Explanation

Communicable diseases are infectious diseases caused by pathogenic agents, not genetic factors. They can be transmitted through direct or indirect contact with an infected individual, and they can affect both humans and animals.

2. What is Avian Influenza commonly known as?

Ebola virus

Zika virus

Swine flu

Avian influenza , more commonly known as bird flu, is an infectious viral disease of birds, often causing no apparent signs of illness. TREATMENT : Evidence suggests that some antiviral drugs, notably oseltamivir, can reduce the duration of viral replication and improve prospects of survival. In suspected cases, oseltamivir should be prescribed as soon as possible to maximize its therapeutic benefits. However, given the significant mortality currently associated with A(H5N1) and A(H7N9) infection and evidence of prolonged viral replication in this disease, administration of the drug should also be considered in patients presenting later in the course of illness. The use of corticosteroids is not recommended.

Avian Influenza is more commonly known as bird flu, as it is an infectious viral disease that primarily affects birds.

Explanation

Avian Influenza is more commonly known as bird flu, as it is an infectious viral disease that primarily affects birds.

3. What is cholera?

A viral respiratory illness that affects the lungs.

A genetic disorder that affects the immune system.

A type of skin rash caused by an allergic reaction.

Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.
SYMPTOMS : • acute watery diarrhea • severe dehydration
TREATMENT : • Prompt administration of oral rehydration salts. • Antibiotics

Cholera is a specific bacterial infection that causes acute diarrhoeal illness, unlike the other options mentioned.

Explanation

Cholera is a specific bacterial infection that causes acute diarrhoeal illness, unlike the other options mentioned.

4. What is Dengue?

Dengue is a fungal infection spread by inhaling spores in the air.

Dengue is a viral infection caused by close contact with an infected person.

Dengue is a bacterial infection transmitted through contaminated water.

Dengue is a mosquito-borne infection found in tropical and sub-tropical regions around the world.

SYMPTOMS : • high fever
• severe headache
• joint pains
• nausea
• rash

TREATMENT :
No specific treatment for dengue

Dengue is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes, not through contaminated water, close contact with infected individuals, or inhaling fungal spores.

Explanation

Dengue is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes, not through contaminated water, close contact with infected individuals, or inhaling fungal spores.

5. What is Hepatitis A?

A skin condition caused by excessive sun exposure

Hepatitis A is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus. The virus is primarily spread when an uninfected (and unvaccinated) person ingests food or water that is contaminated with the faeces of an infected person. The disease is closely associated with a lack of safe water, inadequate sanitation and poor personal hygiene.

SYMPTOMS :
• fever
• malaise
• loss of appetite
• nausea
• jaundice

TREATMENT :
• vaccines
• improved sanitations

A genetic disorder affecting the respiratory system

A bacterial infection transmitted through the air

Hepatitis A is specifically a liver disease caused by a virus, not a skin condition, bacterial infection, or genetic disorder.

Explanation

Hepatitis A is specifically a liver disease caused by a virus, not a skin condition, bacterial infection, or genetic disorder.

6. What is leprosy?

Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, an acid-fast, rod-shaped bacillus. The disease mainly affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, mucosa of the upper respiratory tract and also the eyes.
TREATMENT :
• Multidrug therapy (MDT)

Leprosy is caused by a virus

Leprosy only affects the skin

Leprosy can be easily transmitted through casual contact

7. What is Leptospirosis?

Leptospirosis is an infectious disease caused by bacteria belonging to the genus Leptospira. Leptospirosis occurs worldwide, but is most prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions. Outbreaks can occur following excessive rainfall or flooding.
SYMPTOMS :
• The symptoms following infection with leptospira can
vary from a mild 'flu'-like illness to a serious and
sometimes fatal disease.

TREATMENT :
• antibiotics

Leptospirosis is a parasitic disease transmitted through mosquito bites.

Leptospirosis is a viral infection caused by the influenza virus.

Leptospirosis is a genetic disorder that runs in families.

Leptospirosis is an infectious disease caused by bacteria in the genus Leptospira, not a viral infection, parasitic disease, or genetic disorder.

Explanation

Leptospirosis is an infectious disease caused by bacteria in the genus Leptospira, not a viral infection, parasitic disease, or genetic disorder.

8. What is one of the leading causes of death among young children even though a safe and cost-effective vaccine is available?

Measles is one of the leading causes of death among young children even though a safe and cost-effective vaccine is available.

SYMPTOMS :
• fever
• runny nose and cough
• rash

TREATMENT :
• vaccine (MMR)

Influenza

Mumps

Chickenpox

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that can have serious complications, such as pneumonia and encephalitis, and can lead to death. Vaccination through the MMR vaccine is crucial in preventing measles outbreaks and protecting vulnerable populations.

Explanation

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that can have serious complications, such as pneumonia and encephalitis, and can lead to death. Vaccination through the MMR vaccine is crucial in preventing measles outbreaks and protecting vulnerable populations.

9. What is rabies?

A viral illness that can only be contracted from other humans.

A bacterial infection transmitted through the air.

Rabies is a zoonotic disease that is caused by a virus. The disease affects domestic and wild animals, and is spread to people through close contact with infectious material, usually saliva, via bites or scratches.

SYMPTOMS :
• fever

A parasitic disease spread through contaminated water.

Rabies is a viral disease that primarily affects animals, but can be transmitted to humans through close contact with infectious material such as saliva. It is not caused by bacteria, parasites, or transmitted through the air or contaminated water. It is important to seek medical attention if exposed to any animal suspected of having rabies.

Explanation

Rabies is a viral disease that primarily affects animals, but can be transmitted to humans through close contact with infectious material such as saliva. It is not caused by bacteria, parasites, or transmitted through the air or contaminated water. It is important to seek medical attention if exposed to any animal suspected of having rabies.

10. What is Tuberculosis?

A viral infection that causes chest pains and weight gain.

Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) that most often affect the lungs. Tuberculosis is curable and preventable.

SYMPTOMS :
• chest pains
• weakness
• weight loss
• fever
• nightsweats

TREATMENT :
• anti microbial drugs

A genetic disorder leading to fever and chills

An autoimmune disease affecting the skin

Tuberculosis is caused by a specific bacteria and is not a viral infection, autoimmune disease, or genetic disorder. The symptoms of Tuberculosis include chest pains, weakness, weight loss, fever, and nightsweats. The treatment primarily involves anti microbial drugs.

Explanation

Tuberculosis is caused by a specific bacteria and is not a viral infection, autoimmune disease, or genetic disorder. The symptoms of Tuberculosis include chest pains, weakness, weight loss, fever, and nightsweats. The treatment primarily involves anti microbial drugs.

11. Where can you find reliable sources about health information?

Www.conspiracytheory.com

Www.facebook.com

Www.who.int

Www.wikipedia.org

www.who.int is the official website of the World Health Organization, which is a reputable source for health information. On the other hand, www.wikipedia.org is not always a reliable source as it can be edited by anyone, www.facebook.com is a social media platform with user-generated content, and www.conspiracytheory.com may not provide evidence-based information.

Explanation

www.who.int is the official website of the World Health Organization, which is a reputable source for health information. On the other hand, www.wikipedia.org is not always a reliable source as it can be edited by anyone, www.facebook.com is a social media platform with user-generated content, and www.conspiracytheory.com may not provide evidence-based information.