Common Infectious Diseases and Their Treatments Quiz

Infectious mononucleosis is commonly caused by the Epstein-Barr virus.

While malaria symptoms include fever, chills, and headaches, coughing is not typically associated with it.

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the virus that causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).

Antibiotics are the primary treatment for tuberculosis, typically taken for several months.

The common cold is often caused by the Rhinovirus, although other viruses can also be responsible.

Streptococcal pharyngitis, commonly known as strep throat, is often treated with antibiotics such as Amoxicillin.

Azithromycin is a common first-line antibiotic for treating bacterial pneumonia.

Chickenpox is caused by the Varicella-zoster virus, typically affecting children.

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) are commonly treated with antiretroviral therapy (ART).

Gonorrhea is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, transmitted through sexual contact.

HTLV-associated myelopathy is caused by the human T-lymphotropic virus (HTLV).

Syphilis is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, typically transmitted through sexual contact.

Lyme disease is primarily transmitted through the bite of infected ticks.

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, leading to severe coughing fits.

Lyme disease is characterized by a distinctive 'bull's eye' rash, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi.

Diseases such as dengue fever, Zika virus, and chikungunya are transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito.