CH 1: Diseases caused by micro-organisms

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What is the main method through which Rabies spreads?

Through the air

Through contaminated water

Through the saliva of infected animals (correct)

Through skin contact

How does HIV weaken the immune system?

By attacking platelets

By attacking white blood cells

By targeting red blood cells

By targeting CD4+ cells (correct)

Which disease can lead to symptoms like hydrophobia?

Rabies (correct)

Influenza

Malaria

HIV/AIDS

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

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Signup and view all the answers

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

Safe sexual practices Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for Influenza?

Common Cold Signup and view all the answers

Which virus causes Influenza?

Influenza viruses Signup and view all the answers

What is the best management approach for Rabies?

Immediate medical attention and vaccination post-exposure Signup and view all the answers

'HIV/AIDS impacts which two aspects profoundly?'

'Families and economies' Signup and view all the answers

'What does AIDS stand for?'

'Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome' Signup and view all the answers

What is the key in managing influenza outbreaks?

Vaccination Signup and view all the answers

Which microorganism causes cholera?

Vibrio cholerae bacteria Signup and view all the answers

How is tuberculosis primarily diagnosed?

X-rays Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following diseases is transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes?

Malaria Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic symptom of thrush?

Circular skin lesions Signup and view all the answers

Which fungus causes athlete's foot?

Tinea pedis Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of malaria?

Fever and chills Signup and view all the answers

How does ringworm typically present on the skin?

Circular lesions Signup and view all the answers

Which disease causes rapid progression to septicemia and shock?

Anthrax Signup and view all the answers

What is key in managing athlete's foot?

Frequent foot baths with hot water and soap. Signup and view all the answers

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

Rabies virus Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

HIV/AIDS Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

Rabies Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of anthrax?

Muscle pain Signup and view all the answers

Which disease mainly affects livestock?

Cholera Signup and view all the answers

How is tuberculosis primarily transmitted?

Through respiratory droplets Signup and view all the answers

What is a key prevention measure for malaria?

Good hygiene practices Signup and view all the answers

Which disease presents with circular skin lesions?

Athlete's foot Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic symptom of rusts infecting crops?

Orange lesions on leaves Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of managing thrush infections?

Resistant crop varieties Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of ringworm?

Circular lesions on the skin Signup and view all the answers

Which microorganism causes rusts affecting crops like tomatoes and grapes?

Rust fungi Signup and view all the answers

How is anthrax primarily transmitted?

Contact with infected animals or their products Signup and view all the answers

What is a key prevention measure for cholera?

Access to clean water Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic symptom of athlete's foot?

Itchy, flaky skin on the feet Signup and view all the answers

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

Tuberculosis Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of malaria?

Fever and chills Signup and view all the answers

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

Resistant crop varieties and fungicide application Signup and view all the answers

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

Good hygiene and antifungal medications Signup and view all the answers

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

Severe diarrhea Signup and view all the answers

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

Rusts Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

Anthrax Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

Ringworm Signup and view all the answers

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

Anthrax Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

Malaria Signup and view all the answers

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

Influenza Signup and view all the answers

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

Influenza Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

Vaccination Signup and view all the answers

How is tuberculosis primarily transmitted?

Through sexual contact Signup and view all the answers

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

High-risk individual vaccination Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

Tinea pedis Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

How are natural antibiotics, like penicillin, synthesized?

By fungi like Penicillium Signup and view all the answers

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

Harvesting and purifying antibiotics Signup and view all the answers

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

Yeast Signup and view all the answers

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

Offering a sustainable and cost-effective means of insulin production Signup and view all the answers

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

Converting sugars into ethanol and carbon dioxide Signup and view all the answers

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

Producing antibiotics from fungi Signup and view all the answers

Why do individuals with diabetes require exogenous insulin supplementation?

To regulate blood glucose levels Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical hormone involved in blood glucose regulation?

Insulin Signup and view all the answers

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

Leveraging the transformative power of micro-organisms Signup and view all the answers

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

Ethanol and carbon dioxide Signup and view all the answers

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

To disrupt vital processes in bacterial cells Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of antibiotic use poses a significant challenge?

Prudent antibiotic use and completion of treatment regimens Signup and view all the answers

How do antibiotics achieve their effectiveness against bacterial infections?

By inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell walls Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist is credited with the discovery of penicillin?

Alexander Fleming Signup and view all the answers

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

It inhibits the synthesis of bacterial cell walls Signup and view all the answers

From where are antibiotics derived?

Fungi, bacteria, and synthetic compounds Signup and view all the answers

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

Completing antibiotic treatment regimens as prescribed Signup and view all the answers

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

Antibiotics disrupt vital processes in bacterial cells Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in tackling antibiotic resistance?

Prudent antibiotic use and completion of treatment regimens Signup and view all the answers

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

Cell wall synthesis Signup and view all the answers

CH 1: Diseases caused by micro-organisms

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What is the main method through which Rabies spreads?

How does HIV weaken the immune system?

Which disease can lead to symptoms like hydrophobia?

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

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

What is another name for Influenza?

Which virus causes Influenza?

What is the best management approach for Rabies?

'HIV/AIDS impacts which two aspects profoundly?'

'What does AIDS stand for?'

What is the key in managing influenza outbreaks?

Which microorganism causes cholera?

How is tuberculosis primarily diagnosed?

Which of the following diseases is transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes?

What is a characteristic symptom of thrush?

Which fungus causes athlete's foot?

What is a common symptom of malaria?

How does ringworm typically present on the skin?

Which disease causes rapid progression to septicemia and shock?

What is key in managing athlete's foot?

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

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?

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?

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

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?

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?

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

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?

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?

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?

What is a common symptom of anthrax?

Which disease mainly affects livestock?

How is tuberculosis primarily transmitted?

What is a key prevention measure for malaria?

Which disease presents with circular skin lesions?

What is a characteristic symptom of rusts infecting crops?

What is the primary method of managing thrush infections?

What is a common symptom of ringworm?

Which microorganism causes rusts affecting crops like tomatoes and grapes?

How is anthrax primarily transmitted?

What is a key prevention measure for cholera?

What is a characteristic symptom of athlete's foot?

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

What is a common symptom of malaria?

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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?

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

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

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?

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?

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

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

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

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

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?

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

How is tuberculosis primarily transmitted?

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

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?

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?

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?

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

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?

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

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?

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?

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

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?

How are natural antibiotics, like penicillin, synthesized?

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

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