#1
Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus?
Influenza
ExplanationInfluenza is caused by a viral infection.
#2
What type of disease does a yeast infection cause?
Fungal
ExplanationYeast infection causes a fungal disease.
#3
What type of pathogen causes chickenpox?
Virus
ExplanationChickenpox is caused by a virus.
#4
Which of the following is a symptom of chickenpox?
Rash
ExplanationRash is a symptom of chickenpox.
#5
Which of the following is NOT a mode of transmission for infectious diseases?
Mobile phones
ExplanationMobile phones are not a mode of transmission for infectious diseases.
#6
Which type of microorganism is responsible for Tuberculosis?
Bacterium
ExplanationTuberculosis is caused by a bacterium.
#7
Which of the following diseases is caused by a protozoan?
Malaria
ExplanationMalaria is caused by a protozoan.
#8
What is the primary host for the Plasmodium species that cause malaria in humans?
Mosquito
ExplanationThe mosquito is the primary host for Plasmodium species causing malaria in humans.
#9
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of bacterial pneumonia?
Coughing up blood
ExplanationCoughing up blood is not a symptom of bacterial pneumonia.
#10
What is the term for a type of bacteria that can grow with or without oxygen?
Facultative anaerobe
ExplanationFacultative anaerobe refers to bacteria that can grow with or without oxygen.
#11
Which type of pathogen is responsible for the common cold?
Virus
ExplanationThe common cold is caused by a virus.