#1
Which of the following viruses is known to cause meningitis?
Herpes simplex virus (HSV)
ExplanationHSV can cause viral meningitis.
#2
Which microorganism is responsible for causing neurosyphilis?
Treponema pallidum
ExplanationTreponema pallidum is the causative agent of neurosyphilis.
#3
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of meningitis?
Hallucinations
ExplanationHallucinations are not typical symptoms of meningitis.
#4
What is the causative agent of Lyme disease?
Borrelia burgdorferi
ExplanationLyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi.
#5
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of rabies infection?
Bradycardia
ExplanationBradycardia is not a typical symptom of rabies infection.
#6
Which infectious agent is responsible for causing Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD)?
Prions
ExplanationCJD is caused by prions, misfolded proteins.
#7
Which of the following diseases is caused by prions?
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD)
ExplanationCJD is caused by prions, misfolded proteins.
#8
What is the most common symptom of viral encephalitis?
Seizures
ExplanationSeizures are a common symptom of viral encephalitis.
#9
Which fungal infection is commonly associated with causing meningitis?
Cryptococcosis
ExplanationCryptococcosis is a fungal infection commonly associated with meningitis.
#10
What is the primary mode of transmission of the Zika virus to humans?
Mosquito bites
ExplanationZika virus is primarily transmitted to humans through mosquito bites.
#11
What is the primary mode of transmission of the Naegleria fowleri amoeba to humans?
Contact with contaminated water
ExplanationNaegleria fowleri is transmitted to humans through contact with contaminated water.
#12
Which bacterial pathogen is commonly associated with causing tuberculous meningitis?
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
ExplanationTuberculous meningitis is commonly caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
#13
Which of the following infectious agents is associated with Guillain-Barré syndrome?
Campylobacter jejuni
ExplanationGuillain-Barré syndrome is associated with Campylobacter jejuni infection.
#14
Which virus is responsible for causing subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE)?
Measles virus
ExplanationSSPE is caused by persistent infection with the measles virus.
#15
Which virus is responsible for causing acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM)?
Measles virus
ExplanationADEM is associated with infection by the measles virus.
#16
Which virus is responsible for causing neurosyphilis?
Treponema pallidum
ExplanationNeurosyphilis is caused by infection with Treponema pallidum.
#17
Which bacterium is commonly associated with causing brain abscesses?
Staphylococcus aureus
ExplanationBrain abscesses are commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus.