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Neurological and Biological Aspects of Infectious Agents Quiz

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What is the name of the bacterium that causes syphilis?

Treponema pallidum

Explanation

Syphilis is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum.

What is the primary route of transmission for the rabies virus to humans?

Saliva of infected animals

Explanation

Rabies virus is transmitted through the saliva of infected animals.

Which neurological disorder is characterized by abnormal electrical activity in the brain, resulting in seizures?

Epilepsy

Explanation

Epilepsy is characterized by abnormal brain electrical activity causing seizures.

What is the name of the bacterium responsible for causing tuberculosis?

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Explanation

Tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Which infectious agent causes malaria?

Protozoa

Explanation

Malaria is caused by protozoa.

Which neurological condition is associated with the Zika virus?

Guillain-Barré syndrome

Explanation

Zika virus can lead to Guillain-Barré syndrome.

Which of the following infectious agents is primarily responsible for causing Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease?

Prions

Explanation

Prions are the infectious agents causing Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.

Which infectious agent causes Lyme disease?

Bacteria

Explanation

Lyme disease is caused by bacteria.

Which virus is responsible for causing the majority of cases of cervical cancer?

Human papillomavirus (HPV)

Explanation

Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes most cervical cancer cases.

#10

Which neurological disorder is characterized by a progressive loss of motor function due to the degeneration of neurons in the brain and spinal cord?

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

Explanation

ALS involves progressive motor function loss due to neuron degeneration.

#11

Which viral family does the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) belong to?

Retroviridae

Explanation

HIV belongs to the Retroviridae viral family.

#12

What is the primary vector responsible for transmitting the West Nile virus to humans?

Mosquitoes

Explanation

Mosquitoes are the primary vectors transmitting West Nile virus to humans.

#13

Which mosquito-borne virus can cause microcephaly in newborns if contracted by pregnant women?

Zika virus

Explanation

Zika virus, if contracted by pregnant women, can cause microcephaly in newborns.

Neurological and Biological Aspects of Infectious Agents Quiz

What is the name of the bacterium that causes syphilis?

What is the primary route of transmission for the rabies virus to humans?

Which neurological disorder is characterized by abnormal electrical activity in the brain, resulting in seizures?

What is the name of the bacterium responsible for causing tuberculosis?

Which infectious agent causes malaria?

Which neurological condition is associated with the Zika virus?

Which of the following infectious agents is primarily responsible for causing Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease?

Which infectious agent causes Lyme disease?

Which virus is responsible for causing the majority of cases of cervical cancer?

Which neurological disorder is characterized by a progressive loss of motor function due to the degeneration of neurons in the brain and spinal cord?

Which viral family does the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) belong to?

What is the primary vector responsible for transmitting the West Nile virus to humans?

Which mosquito-borne virus can cause microcephaly in newborns if contracted by pregnant women?

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