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Gatorh Margaret 0321018623 1. What type of organism primarily causes bacterial dysentery? a) Virus b) Bacterium c) Fungus d) Parasite 2. Which of the following is a common symptom of food poisoning? a) Fever b) Sore throat c) Skin rash d) Headache 3. Cholera is primarily...

Gatorh Margaret 0321018623 1. What type of organism primarily causes bacterial dysentery? a) Virus b) Bacterium c) Fungus d) Parasite 2. Which of the following is a common symptom of food poisoning? a) Fever b) Sore throat c) Skin rash d) Headache 3. Cholera is primarily spread through: a) Airborne transmission b) Contaminated food and water c) Insect bites d) Direct contact with infected individuals 4. What is the main treatment for severe cases of cholera? a) Antibiotics b) Intravenous fluids c) Antipyretics d) Antihistamines 5. Which of the following bacteria is commonly associated with food poisoning? a) Escherichia coli (E. coli) b) Streptococcus pneumoniae c) Staphylococcus aureus d) Both a and c 6. A key symptom of dysentery is: a) Constipation b) Watery diarrhea c) Bloody diarrhea d) Increased appetite 7. What is a common preventive measure against cholera? a) Vaccination b) Hand washing c) Boiling water d) All of the above 8. Which food item is most likely to cause food poisoning if not cooked properly? a) Fruits b) Vegetables c) Poultry d) Grains 9. In cases of dysentery, what is the recommended dietary approach? a) High fiber diet b) Clear fluids and electrolytes c) High-fat diet d) No food intake 10. What is the primary symptom that differentiates cholera from other gastrointestinal diseases? a) Severe abdominal cramps b) Watery diarrhea resembling rice water c) Nausea and vomiting d) Fever 1. Describe the main causative agents of dysentery and the mechanisms by which they cause disease in the human body. 2. Compare and contrast the symptoms and treatment approaches for bacterial food poisoning versus viral food poisoning.