Diseases and Medical Conditions Quiz

Malaria is primarily caused by the Plasmodium parasite transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes.

Excessive thirst is a common symptom of diabetes, indicating high blood sugar levels.

COVID-19 is caused by the Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), a novel virus that emerged in 2019.

Shortness of breath is the main symptom of asthma, a chronic respiratory condition.

Tuberculosis is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms of appendicitis, indicating inflammation of the appendix.

AIDS stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, a condition caused by the HIV virus that weakens the immune system.

Rickets is a disease caused by a deficiency of Vitamin D, leading to impaired bone development in children.

Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide, characterized by clouding of the eye's lens.

Obesity is a significant risk factor for developing hypertension, or high blood pressure.

Peptic ulcers are primarily caused by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori.

Individuals with hypothyroidism have a deficiency of the hormone Thyroxine, produced by the thyroid gland.

A heart attack is medically termed as Myocardial infarction, which occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked.

The common cold is caused by the Rhinovirus, a type of virus that infects the upper respiratory tract.

The medical term for the 'windpipe' is the Trachea, which connects the larynx to the bronchi.

Joint pain and swelling are common symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune inflammatory disorder.

The medical term for high blood pressure is Hypertension, a common cardiovascular condition.