93 Questions
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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