Human Diseases and Disorders Quiz

AIDS is caused by HIV, leading to a weakened immune system.

Increased thirst and urination are common symptoms of diabetes due to high blood sugar levels.

Malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes, making it a vector-borne disease.

Anemia is characterized by a lack of red blood cells or hemoglobin, leading to fatigue.

Gonorrhea is a bacterial sexually transmitted infection causing genital and urinary tract problems.

Hypertension refers to high blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Persistent coughing is a common symptom of asthma, along with wheezing and shortness of breath.

Epilepsy is characterized by recurring seizures due to abnormal brain activity.

Parkinson's primarily affects the brain, causing movement difficulties.

Rhinovirus is a common cause of the common cold, infecting the upper respiratory tract.

Arthritis refers to inflammation of the joints, leading to pain and stiffness.

Memory loss is a common symptom of Alzheimer's disease, affecting cognitive function.

Peptic ulcers are primarily caused by bacterial infection with Helicobacter pylori.

Polio affects the central nervous system, causing muscle weakness and paralysis, and is preventable through vaccination.

Cigarette smoking is the primary cause of COPD, damaging the lungs over time.

Lymphoma is cancer that affects the lymphatic system, compromising the body's immune response.

Mononucleosis, or 'mono', is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, leading to fever, sore throat, and fatigue.

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

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is characterized by abnormal protein deposits in the brain, causing rapid mental decline and movement problems.