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What is a common symptom of Salmonellosis?
What is a common symptom of Salmonellosis?
- Watery stools and violent vomiting
- Fever, nausea, cramps, diarrhea
- High fever and headache
- Vomiting, cramps, diarrhea (correct)
Which bacteria causes Typhoid fever?
Which bacteria causes Typhoid fever?
- Shigella sonnei
- Shigella dysenteriae
- Salmonella typhi (correct)
- Staphylococcus aureus
How does Cholera often spread?
How does Cholera often spread?
- Through human feces in water (correct)
- Via day care facilities
- From person to person
- Through undercooked eggs
What is a characteristic symptom of Shigellosis (boydii)?
What is a characteristic symptom of Shigellosis (boydii)?
What preventive measure can help avoid Salmonella food poisoning?
What preventive measure can help avoid Salmonella food poisoning?
What makes Shigella dysenteriae a severe case of infection?
What makes Shigella dysenteriae a severe case of infection?
What is the main cause of diarrhea, inflammation of the colon, and bleeding as mentioned in the text?
What is the main cause of diarrhea, inflammation of the colon, and bleeding as mentioned in the text?
Which bacteria can grow in an acidic environment and can be eliminated by Pepto-Bismol according to the text?
Which bacteria can grow in an acidic environment and can be eliminated by Pepto-Bismol according to the text?
What is a possible reservoir for rehydration and is associated with contaminated food or water, particularly leafy vegetables?
What is a possible reservoir for rehydration and is associated with contaminated food or water, particularly leafy vegetables?
Which viral infection is characterized by painful swelling of the parotid glands, fever, and painful swallowing?
Which viral infection is characterized by painful swelling of the parotid glands, fever, and painful swallowing?
Which virus can lead to liver cancer, cirrhosis, and has a vaccine available for prevention?
Which virus can lead to liver cancer, cirrhosis, and has a vaccine available for prevention?
Which virus is responsible for causing chickenpox and shingles?
Which virus is responsible for causing chickenpox and shingles?
Which bacterium is known for causing necrotizing fasciitis and is linked to bioterrorism in Russia?
Which bacterium is known for causing necrotizing fasciitis and is linked to bioterrorism in Russia?
Which fungal infection is characterized by circular patches on the skin and is commonly known as 'Ringworm'?
Which fungal infection is characterized by circular patches on the skin and is commonly known as 'Ringworm'?
Which microorganism causes Pink Eye or Conjunctivitis?
Which microorganism causes Pink Eye or Conjunctivitis?
What is the causative agent of Tetanus?
What is the causative agent of Tetanus?
Which vaccine was first to be eradicated?
Which vaccine was first to be eradicated?
'Koplik's spots' are associated with which viral infection?
'Koplik's spots' are associated with which viral infection?
'Roseola' is characterized by a high fever followed by a rash and is commonly caused by which virus?
'Roseola' is characterized by a high fever followed by a rash and is commonly caused by which virus?
'Tinea capitis' is a fungal infection affecting which part of the body?
'Tinea capitis' is a fungal infection affecting which part of the body?
'Bacillus anthracis' is responsible for causing which disease?
'Bacillus anthracis' is responsible for causing which disease?
What virus is responsible for causing the disease known as 'sleeping sickness'?
What virus is responsible for causing the disease known as 'sleeping sickness'?
Which disease causes an 'owl eyes appearance' in infected cells?
Which disease causes an 'owl eyes appearance' in infected cells?
What is the primary vector for the transmission of yellow fever?
What is the primary vector for the transmission of yellow fever?
Which disease is characterized by symptoms like severe joint pain, fever, and a rash?
Which disease is characterized by symptoms like severe joint pain, fever, and a rash?
'Chronic infection and tissue cyst formation in the brain' are characteristic of which parasitic disease?
'Chronic infection and tissue cyst formation in the brain' are characteristic of which parasitic disease?
'Respiratory paralysis leading to death' is a severe symptom associated with which viral infection?
'Respiratory paralysis leading to death' is a severe symptom associated with which viral infection?
'Enlarged lymph nodes in the neck and high fever' are common symptoms of which bacterial infection?
'Enlarged lymph nodes in the neck and high fever' are common symptoms of which bacterial infection?
'Forms cysts in the lungs and primarily transmitted through respiratory droplets' describes which opportunistic bacterial infection often seen in AIDS patients?
'Forms cysts in the lungs and primarily transmitted through respiratory droplets' describes which opportunistic bacterial infection often seen in AIDS patients?
'Inflammation of the blood vessel walls leading to coagulation issues' is a notable feature of which viral hemorrhagic fever?
'Inflammation of the blood vessel walls leading to coagulation issues' is a notable feature of which viral hemorrhagic fever?
'Heart and kidney damage due to a toxin that can be fatal' is a significant concern associated with which bacterial infection?
'Heart and kidney damage due to a toxin that can be fatal' is a significant concern associated with which bacterial infection?
