#1
Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus?
Influenza
ExplanationInfluenza is caused by the influenza virus.
#2
Which organ does the hepatitis virus primarily affect?
Liver
ExplanationThe hepatitis virus primarily affects the liver.
#3
What is the primary mode of transmission of HIV?
Sexual contact
ExplanationHIV is primarily transmitted through sexual contact.
#4
Which disease is characterized by uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body?
Cancer
ExplanationCancer is characterized by uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body.
#5
What is the primary cause of pneumonia?
Bacteria
ExplanationBacteria are the primary cause of pneumonia.
#6
Which of the following is a symptom of cholera?
Vomiting and diarrhea
ExplanationVomiting and diarrhea are symptoms of cholera.
#7
Which of the following is a symptom of food poisoning?
Nausea and vomiting
ExplanationNausea and vomiting are symptoms of food poisoning.
#8
Which of the following is a symptom of asthma?
Persistent cough
ExplanationA persistent cough is a symptom of asthma.
#9
Which bacterium is responsible for causing tuberculosis?
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
ExplanationMycobacterium tuberculosis is responsible for causing tuberculosis.
#10
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of COVID-19?
Yellowing of the skin
ExplanationYellowing of the skin is not a symptom of COVID-19.
#11
What is the causative agent of malaria?
Plasmodium
ExplanationPlasmodium is the causative agent of malaria.
#12
Which of the following is a symptom of Ebola virus disease?
Bleeding from body openings
ExplanationBleeding from body openings is a symptom of Ebola virus disease.
#13
What is the main cause of peptic ulcers?
Bacterial infection
ExplanationThe main cause of peptic ulcers is bacterial infection.
#14
Which virus is responsible for causing chickenpox?
Varicella-zoster virus
ExplanationVaricella-zoster virus is responsible for causing chickenpox.
#15
What is the primary mode of transmission of the Zika virus?
Mosquito bites
ExplanationThe primary mode of transmission of the Zika virus is through mosquito bites.
#16
Which of the following is a fungal infection?
Candidiasis
ExplanationCandidiasis is a fungal infection.
#17
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Dengue fever?
Cough and cold
ExplanationCough and cold are not symptoms of Dengue fever.
#18
What is the causative agent of whooping cough?
Bordetella pertussis
ExplanationBordetella pertussis is the causative agent of whooping cough.
#19
Which of the following is a common symptom of rheumatoid arthritis?
Joint stiffness
ExplanationJoint stiffness is a common symptom of rheumatoid arthritis.
#20
Which of the following is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes?
Yellow fever
ExplanationYellow fever is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes.
#21
What is the primary mode of transmission of hepatitis B virus?
Blood and bodily fluids
ExplanationThe primary mode of transmission of hepatitis B virus is through blood and bodily fluids.
#22
What is the causative agent of syphilis?
Treponema pallidum
ExplanationTreponema pallidum is the causative agent of syphilis.
#23
Which of the following diseases is transmitted by the Aedes mosquito?
Dengue fever
ExplanationDengue fever is transmitted by the Aedes mosquito.
#24
What is the causative agent of Lyme disease?
Borrelia burgdorferi
ExplanationBorrelia burgdorferi is the causative agent of Lyme disease.
#25
Which of the following diseases is caused by a prion?
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
ExplanationCreutzfeldt-Jakob disease is caused by a prion.