#1
Which disease is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)?
AIDS
ExplanationAIDS is caused by HIV, compromising the immune system.
#2
Which of the following is a vector-borne disease?
Malaria
ExplanationMalaria is transmitted by mosquitoes, making it vector-borne.
#3
Which disease is characterized by the inflammation of the liver?
Hepatitis
ExplanationHepatitis involves liver inflammation.
#4
What is the leading cause of death worldwide?
Cardiovascular disease
ExplanationCardiovascular disease is the top global mortality cause.
#5
Which of the following is NOT considered a neglected tropical disease?
Influenza
ExplanationInfluenza is not classified as a neglected tropical disease.
#6
What is the causative agent of COVID-19?
Coronavirus
ExplanationCOVID-19 is caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.
#7
Which organization is responsible for coordinating international health within the United Nations system?
World Health Organization (WHO)
ExplanationWHO oversees global health initiatives under the UN.
#8
What is the term for the infectious disease affecting many people over a wide geographic area?
Pandemic
ExplanationA pandemic refers to widespread disease outbreaks.
#9
Which country successfully eradicated wild poliovirus in 2019?
India
ExplanationIndia eliminated wild poliovirus transmission in 2019.
#10
What is the term for the reemergence of a disease after its incidence has significantly decreased?
Resurgence
ExplanationResurgence refers to the return of a disease post a significant reduction.
#11
Which disease is characterized by the destruction of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas?
Type 1 diabetes
ExplanationType 1 diabetes involves the immune system attacking pancreatic cells.
#12
Which of the following is a symptom of cholera?
Profuse diarrhea
ExplanationCholera leads to severe, watery diarrhea.
#13
Which of the following is NOT a primary mode of transmission for the Ebola virus?
Airborne transmission
ExplanationEbola primarily spreads through direct contact, not airborne transmission.
#14
Which virus is responsible for the majority of cervical cancer cases?
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
ExplanationHPV infections are linked to most cervical cancer cases.
#15
Which region has the highest burden of tuberculosis cases?
Africa
ExplanationAfrica bears the highest burden of tuberculosis infections.
#16
Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus transmitted through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes?
Dengue fever
ExplanationDengue fever is transmitted by infected Aedes mosquito bites.
#17
What is the primary mode of transmission of the Ebola virus to humans?
Contact with infected animals
ExplanationEbola primarily infects humans through contact with infected animals.