Which disease is caused by a viral infection and characterized by fever, body aches, and fatigue?
a) Influenza
b) Tuberculosis
c) Malaria
d) Cholera
Answer: a) Influenza
Which disease is a highly contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs?
a) Influenza
b) Tuberculosis
c) Malaria
d) Cholera
Answer: b) Tuberculosis
Which disease is transmitted by the Anopheles mosquito and is characterized by recurring fevers and flu-like symptoms?
a) Influenza
b) Tuberculosis
c) Malaria
d) Cholera
Answer: c) Malaria
Which disease is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae and leads to severe diarrhea and dehydration?
a) Influenza
b) Tuberculosis
c) Malaria
d) Cholera
Answer: d) Cholera
Which disease is caused by a viral infection and primarily affects the liver, leading to inflammation and potential long-term damage?
a) Hepatitis
b) Typhoid fever
c) Dengue fever
d) Cholera
Answer: a) Hepatitis
Which disease is caused by the Salmonella bacteria and results in fever, abdominal pain, and gastrointestinal issues?
a) Hepatitis
b) Typhoid fever
c) Dengue fever
d) Cholera
Answer: b) Typhoid fever
Which disease is transmitted by the Aedes mosquito and is characterized by high fever, severe headache, and joint pain?
a) Hepatitis
b) Typhoid fever
c) Dengue fever
d) Cholera
Answer: c) Dengue fever
Which disease is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and weakens the immune system, making individuals susceptible to other infections?
a) Hepatitis
b) Typhoid fever
c) Dengue fever
d) AIDS
Answer: d) AIDS
Which disease is caused by the Plasmodium parasite and is transmitted by female Anopheles mosquitoes?
a) Hepatitis
b) Typhoid fever
c) Malaria
d) Cholera
Answer: c) Malaria
Which disease is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and can lead to various types of cancer, including cervical cancer?
a) Hepatitis
b) Typhoid fever
c) Dengue fever
d) HPV infection
Answer: d) HPV infection
Which disease is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae and primarily affects the skin, nerves, and respiratory tract?
a) Leprosy
b) Cholera
c) Tuberculosis
d) Malaria
Answer: a) Leprosy
Which disease is caused by the herpes simplex virus and results in painful, fluid-filled blisters on or around the mouth and genitals?
a) Hepatitis
b) Typhoid fever
c) Herpes
d) Cholera
Answer: c) Herpes
Which disease is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis and is transmitted through fleas, leading to severe and often fatal infections?
a) Hepatitis
b) Typhoid fever
c) Dengue fever
d) Plague
Answer: d) Plague
Which disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted through tick bites, resulting in flu-like symptoms and potential long-term complications?
a) Hepatitis
b) Typhoid fever
c) Lyme disease
d) Cholera
Answer: c) Lyme disease
Which disease is caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani and leads to muscle stiffness and spasms, commonly known as “lockjaw”?
a) Hepatitis
b) Tetanus
c) Dengue fever
d) Cholera
Answer: b) Tetanus
Which disease is caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis and results in inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord?
a) Hepatitis
b) Typhoid fever
c) Meningitis
d) Cholera
Answer: c) Meningitis
Which disease is caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes and leads to a sore throat, fever, and swollen lymph nodes?
a) Hepatitis
b) Typhoid fever
c) Dengue fever
d) Strep throat
Answer: d) Strep throat
Which disease is caused by the bacterium Clostridium difficile and results in inflammation of the colon, leading to severe diarrhea?
a) Hepatitis
b) Typhoid fever
c) C. difficile infection
d) Cholera
Answer: c) C. difficile infection
Which disease is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus and is commonly known as “mono” or the “kissing disease”?
a) Hepatitis
b) Typhoid fever
c) Mononucleosis
d) Cholera
Answer: c) Mononucleosis
Which disease is caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii and is transmitted through tick bites, leading to fever, rash, and organ damage?
a) Hepatitis
b) Typhoid fever
c) Rocky Mountain spotted fever
d) Cholera
Answer: c) Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Which disease is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis and primarily affects the lungs, leading to persistent cough and respiratory issues?
a) Hepatitis
b) Tuberculosis
c) Malaria
d) Cholera
Answer: b) Tuberculosis
Which disease is caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum and results in muscle weakness and paralysis?
a) Hepatitis
b) Typhoid fever
c) Botulism
d) Cholera
Answer: c) Botulism
Which disease is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum and is primarily transmitted through sexual contact?
a) Hepatitis
b) Typhoid fever
c) Syphilis
d) Cholera
Answer: c) Syphilis
Which disease is caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis and is commonly known as “rabbit fever” or “deer fly fever”?
a) Hepatitis
b) Typhoid fever
c) Tularemia
d) Cholera
Answer: c) Tularemia
Which disease is caused by the human T-cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV) and primarily affects the immune system, leading to T-cell leukemia and lymphoma?
a) Hepatitis
b) Typhoid fever
c) HTLV infection
d) Cholera
Answer: c) HTLV infection
Which disease is caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila and results in a severe form of pneumonia?
a) Hepatitis
b) Typhoid fever
c) Legionnaires’ disease
d) Cholera
Answer: c) Legionnaires’ disease
Which disease is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae and primarily affects the skin, nerves, and respiratory tract?
a) Hepatitis
b) Typhoid fever
c) Leprosy
d) Cholera
Answer: c) Leprosy
Which disease is caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae and is characterized by inflammation of the air sacs in the lungs?
a) Hepatitis
b) Typhoid fever
c) Pneumonia
d) Cholera
Answer: c) Pneumonia
Which disease is caused by the bacterium Escherichia coli and is typically transmitted through contaminated food or water, leading to severe gastrointestinal symptoms?
a) Hepatitis
b) Typhoid fever
c) E. coli infection
d) Cholera
Answer: c) E. coli infection
Which disease is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) and primarily affects individuals with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS?
a) Hepatitis
b) Typhoid fever
c) MAC infection
d) Cholera
Answer: c) MAC infection
Which disease is caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae and results in the formation of a thick coating in the throat, making breathing difficult?
a) Hepatitis
b) Typhoid fever
c) Diphtheria
d) Cholera
Answer: c) Diphtheria
Which disease is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium ulcerans and leads to the formation of deep skin ulcers and tissue destruction?
a) Hepatitis
b) Typhoid fever
c) Buruli ulcer
d) Cholera
Answer: c) Buruli ulcer
Which disease is caused by the bacterium Clostridium perfringens and results in severe abdominal pain and diarrhea?
a) Hepatitis
b) Typhoid fever
c) Clostridium perfringens infection
d) Cholera
Answer: c) Clostridium perfringens infection
Which disease is caused by the varicella-zoster virus and is characterized by the formation of itchy blisters, commonly known as chickenpox?
a) Hepatitis
b) Typhoid fever
c) Chickenpox
d) Cholera
Answer: c) Chickenpox
Which disease is caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii and is typically transmitted to humans through infected animals, leading to flu-like symptoms and pneumonia?
a) Hepatitis
b) Typhoid fever
c) Q fever
d) Cholera
Answer: c) Q fever
Which disease is caused by the bacterium Shigella and results in severe diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain?
a) Hepatitis
b) Typhoid fever
c) Shigellosis
d) Cholera
Answer: c) Shigellosis
Which disease is caused by the bacterium Vibrio vulnificus and is typically contracted through the consumption of contaminated seafood, leading to severe infections and potentially fatal outcomes?
a) Hepatitis
b) Typhoid fever
c) Vibrio vulnificus infection
d) Cholera
Answer: c) Vibrio vulnificus infection
Which disease is caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes and can lead to severe infections, especially in pregnant women and individuals with weakened immune systems?
a) Hepatitis
b) Typhoid fever
c) Listeriosis
d) Cholera
Answer: c) Listeriosis
Which disease is caused by the human herpesvirus 3 and is characterized by a painful rash with fluid-filled blisters, commonly known as shingles?
a) Hepatitis
b) Typhoid fever
c) Shingles
d) Cholera
Answer: c) Shingles
Which disease is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis and is commonly known as whooping cough due to the distinctive sound of coughing?
a) Hepatitis
b) Typhoid fever
c) Pertussis
d) Cholera
Answer: c) Pertussis
