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CH 1: Diseases caused by micro-organisms

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What is the main method through which Rabies spreads?

Through the saliva of infected animals

How does HIV weaken the immune system?

By targeting CD4+ cells

Which disease can lead to symptoms like hydrophobia?

Rabies

What is the cause of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)?

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

Which of the following is a prevention strategy for HIV/AIDS?

Safe sexual practices

What is another name for Influenza?

Common Cold

Which virus causes Influenza?

Influenza viruses

What is the best management approach for Rabies?

Immediate medical attention and vaccination post-exposure

'HIV/AIDS impacts which two aspects profoundly?'

'Families and economies'

'What does AIDS stand for?'

'Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome'

What is the key in managing influenza outbreaks?

Vaccination

Which microorganism causes cholera?

Vibrio cholerae bacteria

How is tuberculosis primarily diagnosed?

X-rays

Which of the following diseases is transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes?

Malaria

What is a characteristic symptom of thrush?

Circular skin lesions

Which fungus causes athlete's foot?

Tinea pedis

What is a common symptom of malaria?

Fever and chills

How does ringworm typically present on the skin?

Circular lesions

Which disease causes rapid progression to septicemia and shock?

Anthrax

What is key in managing athlete's foot?

Frequent foot baths with hot water and soap.

Which microorganism causes a disease that primarily affects both animals and humans?

Rabies virus

Which disease is caused by a virus that targets CD4+ cells and leads to a range of symptoms including flu-like manifestations and opportunistic infections?

HIV/AIDS

Which microorganism causes a disease that can be spread through the saliva of infected animals, primarily through bites, and leads to symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and neurological manifestations like hydrophobia?

Rabies virus

Which disease affects families and economies profoundly, necessitating comprehensive management approaches including testing, treatment, and education?

HIV/AIDS

Which disease is caused by a virus that spreads through the saliva of infected animals, primarily through bites, and can lead to neurological manifestations like hydrophobia?

Rabies

Which disease is caused by a virus that targets CD4+ cells and leads to a range of symptoms including flu-like manifestations and opportunistic infections?

HIV/AIDS

Which disease affects both animals and humans and is characterized by symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and neurological manifestations like hydrophobia?

Rabies

Which disease is caused by a virus that weakens the immune system by targeting CD4+ cells, leading to a range of symptoms from flu-like manifestations to opportunistic infections?

HIV/AIDS

Which disease is caused by a virus that spreads through the saliva of infected animals, primarily through bites, and can lead to symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and neurological manifestations like hydrophobia?

Rabies

Which disease is caused by a virus that leads to symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and neurological manifestations like hydrophobia, and is almost always fatal once symptoms appear?

Rabies

What is a common symptom of anthrax?

Muscle pain

Which disease mainly affects livestock?

Cholera

How is tuberculosis primarily transmitted?

Through respiratory droplets

What is a key prevention measure for malaria?

Good hygiene practices

Which disease presents with circular skin lesions?

Athlete's foot

What is a characteristic symptom of rusts infecting crops?

Orange lesions on leaves

What is the primary method of managing thrush infections?

Resistant crop varieties

What is a common symptom of ringworm?

Circular lesions on the skin

Which microorganism causes rusts affecting crops like tomatoes and grapes?

Rust fungi

How is anthrax primarily transmitted?

Contact with infected animals or their products

What is a key prevention measure for cholera?

Access to clean water

What is a characteristic symptom of athlete's foot?

Itchy, flaky skin on the feet

Which disease is disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations and spreads through respiratory droplets?

Tuberculosis

What is a common symptom of malaria?

Fever and chills

Rusts infect crops causing characteristic orange lesions. What is the management strategy for rust infections?

Resistant crop varieties and fungicide application

Thrush affects mucous membranes in the mouth and genital areas. What is a key prevention method for thrush infections?

Good hygiene and antifungal medications

What is a symptom of cholera that can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances?

Severe diarrhea

Which disease, caused by a virus, primarily affects agricultural crops and presents with a characteristic symptom of orange or brown pustules on leaves?

Rusts

Which disease, caused by a microorganism, can lead to symptoms such as hydrophobia and is managed through vaccination of animals and high-risk individuals, as well as timely medical attention post-exposure?

Rabies

Which disease, caused by a microorganism, primarily affects livestock and presents with symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and neurological manifestations like hydrophobia?

Anthrax

Which disease, caused by a virus, weakens the immune system by targeting CD4+ cells, leading to a range of symptoms from flu-like manifestations to opportunistic infections?

HIV/AIDS

Which disease, caused by a microorganism, is characterized by circular skin lesions and is managed through topical antifungal medications and maintaining good hygiene?

Ringworm

Which disease, caused by a virus, primarily affects both animals and humans and can lead to rapid progression to septicemia and shock?

Anthrax

Which disease, caused by a microorganism, can be spread through the saliva of infected animals, primarily through bites, and leads to symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and neurological manifestations like hydrophobia?

Rabies

Which disease, caused by a virus, presents with symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and neurological manifestations like hydrophobia, and is almost always fatal once symptoms appear?

Rabies

Which disease, caused by a microorganism, can be transmitted through Anopheles mosquitoes and presents with symptoms such as fever, chills, and sweating?

Malaria

Which disease, caused by a virus, can be spread through respiratory droplets and presents with symptoms such as fever, cough, and fatigue?

Influenza

Which disease caused by a microorganism progresses rapidly and presents symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and neurological manifestations like hydrophobia?

Influenza

Which disease caused by a virus primarily affects agricultural crops and presents with a characteristic symptom of orange or brown pustules on leaves?

HIV/AIDS

Which disease is caused by a microorganism and can lead to symptoms such as hydrophobia and is managed through vaccination of animals and high-risk individuals, as well as timely medical attention post-exposure?

Influenza

'Thrush' affects mucous membranes in the mouth and genital areas. What is a key prevention method for thrush infections?

Vaccination

How is tuberculosis primarily transmitted?

Through sexual contact

'Rusts' infect crops causing characteristic orange lesions. What is the management strategy for rust infections?

High-risk individual vaccination

Which microorganism is responsible for a disease that can be spread through contact with infected animals or their products, and presents with symptoms such as respiratory distress, skin ulcers, and rapid progression to septicemia and shock?

Bacillus anthracis

Which microorganism is responsible for a disease that can be spread through the saliva of infected animals, primarily through bites, and leads to symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and neurological manifestations like hydrophobia, which is almost always fatal once symptoms appear?

Rabies virus

Which microorganism is responsible for a disease that affects the lungs primarily but can also affect other organs, and presents with symptoms such as coughing, weight loss, and chest pain, and is disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations?

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Which microorganism is responsible for a disease that is transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes and presents with symptoms such as fever, chills, and sweating?

Plasmodium vivax

Which microorganism is responsible for a disease that weakens the immune system by targeting CD4+ cells, leading to a range of symptoms from flu-like manifestations to opportunistic infections?

HIV

Which microorganism is responsible for a disease that affects agricultural crops and presents with a characteristic symptom of orange or brown pustules on leaves?

Rust fungi

Which microorganism is responsible for a disease that affects both animals and humans and is characterized by symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and neurological manifestations like hydrophobia?

Rabies virus

Which microorganism is responsible for a disease that presents with circular lesions on the skin and is managed through topical antifungal medications and maintaining good hygiene?

Tinea pedis

Which microorganism is responsible for a disease that causes a characteristic symptom of itchy, flaky skin on the feet?

Tinea pedis

Which microorganism is responsible for a disease that affects mucous membranes in the mouth and genital areas and is managed through antifungal medications and maintaining good hygiene?

Candida albicans

How are natural antibiotics, like penicillin, synthesized?

By fungi like Penicillium

What is the primary role of fermentation processes in drug production?

Harvesting and purifying antibiotics

Which micro-organism undergoes alcoholic fermentation to produce ethanol and carbon dioxide?

Yeast

What is the key benefit of genetically modifying bacteria to produce human insulin?

Offering a sustainable and cost-effective means of insulin production

Which process forms the basis for producing alcoholic beverages like beer and wine?

Converting sugars into ethanol and carbon dioxide

In traditional technology, what is the integral role of fermentation processes?

Producing antibiotics from fungi

Why do individuals with diabetes require exogenous insulin supplementation?

To regulate blood glucose levels

What is a critical hormone involved in blood glucose regulation?

Insulin

How do fermentation processes contribute to enhancing the flavor and texture of food products?

Leveraging the transformative power of micro-organisms

What do micro-organisms like yeast convert sugars into through alcoholic fermentation?

Ethanol and carbon dioxide

What is the main purpose of drugs in fighting infecting micro-organisms?

To disrupt vital processes in bacterial cells

Which aspect of antibiotic use poses a significant challenge?

Prudent antibiotic use and completion of treatment regimens

How do antibiotics achieve their effectiveness against bacterial infections?

By inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell walls

Which scientist is credited with the discovery of penicillin?

Alexander Fleming

What is the mechanism of action of penicillin in combating bacterial infections?

It inhibits the synthesis of bacterial cell walls

From where are antibiotics derived?

Fungi, bacteria, and synthetic compounds

What is a critical factor in preventing the proliferation of drug-resistant bacteria?

Completing antibiotic treatment regimens as prescribed

Which statement accurately describes the role of antibiotics in fighting bacterial infections?

Antibiotics disrupt vital processes in bacterial cells

What is a key factor in tackling antibiotic resistance?

Prudent antibiotic use and completion of treatment regimens

Which component of bacterial cells do antibiotics target to combat infections?

Cell wall synthesis

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