Questions and Answers
What is the primary means of preventing cholera?
Which disease is spread via contaminated air?
What microorganism causes amoebic dysentery?
Which of the following diseases is NOT caused by a virus?
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How can one prevent malaria effectively?
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What is a common preventive measure for tuberculosis?
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Which disease is spread by the bite of female Anopheles mosquitoes?
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What microorganism causes citrus canker?
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What preventive measure is essential for avoiding hepatitis B?
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Which preventive measure is recommended for ringworm infections?
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Study Notes
Common Human Diseases Caused by Microorganisms
- Amoebic Dysentery: Caused by a protozoan, spreads through contaminated food and water. Prevention includes handwashing after using the toilet and before eating.
- Cholera: Bacterial infection from contaminated food or water. Key prevention is to avoid consuming unclean sources.
- Typhoid: Also a bacterium transmitted via contaminated food or water. Similar to cholera, it emphasizes avoiding unclean food and water.
- Tuberculosis: Resulting from a bacterium, it spreads through contaminated air. Prevention strategies include a nutritious diet and minimizing contact with infected individuals.
- Measles: Viral disease transmitted via air. Prevention involves avoiding contact with infected persons and vaccination.
- Malaria: Caused by a protozoa and spread by mosquitoes. Prevention focuses on avoiding waterlogging and using repellents or nets while sleeping.
- Dengue Fever: Viral disease from female Anopheles mosquito bites. Prevention includes repellents and controlling water stagnation.
- Hepatitis B: A viral infection spread through contaminated water. Drinking boiled water and vaccination are key preventive measures.
- Ringworm Infection: Fungal disease arising from an unclean body, prevented through maintaining personal hygiene and avoiding contact with infected individuals.
- COVID-19: Caused by a virus, transmitted through air. Prevention strategies include handwashing, wearing masks, maintaining physical distance, isolating the sick, and vaccination.
- Ebola: Viral infection from contact with infected animals or sick individuals. Preventive measures stress avoiding contact with bodily fluids and wild animals, along with vaccination.
Common Plant Diseases Caused by Microorganisms
- Citrus Canker: Bacterial disease that spreads through air.
- Rust of Wheat: Fungal disease transmitted via air and seeds, affecting wheat crop health.
- Bacterial Leaf Spots: Caused by bacteria and dispersed through air, leading to spots on leaves.
- Powdery Mildew: A fungal disease spread by air and water, commonly affecting various plants.
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Explore common human diseases caused by microorganisms in this quiz. Learn about the causative agents, modes of transmission, and prevention strategies to protect yourself from these illnesses. Boost your knowledge on public health and hygiene related to diseases like cholera and typhoid.
