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1. Mumps
Viral
2. Poliomyelitis
Bacterial
3. Tuberculosis
Viral
4. Measles
Viral
5. Chickenpox
Viral
6. Tetanus
Bacterial
7. Cholera
Bacterial
8. Dengue fever
Viral
9. Typhoid fever
Bacterial
10. Diphtheria
Bacterial
Select each answer
Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Mumps
Answer: Viral
Mumps is a viral disease. It is caused by the mumps virus. The main symptom of the mumps is the swelling of the parotid salivary glands. Mumps can be prevented by a vaccination.
2. Poliomyelitis
Answer: Viral
Poliomyelitis is also a viral disease. It is simply referred as polio or infantile paralysis. (Paralysis is a state in which a particular muscle or group of muscle stop responding to the any kind of stimulation.) It is caused by the polio virus. Poliomyelitis can easily be prevented by the use of polio vaccines. In some cases, it leads to muscle weakness, particularly in the legs.
3. Tuberculosis
Answer: Bacterial
Tuberculosis is an infectious bacterial disease. It is caused by the bacterium, Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis mainly affects the lungs of the host. (The host is the person who has been exposed to the pathogens while pathogens are the disease causing microorganisms.) The main symptoms of tuberculosis are chronic cough and blood in the sputum.
4. Measles
Answer: Viral
Measles is also a viral infection. Measles is caused by the rubeola virus. The most common symptoms of measles are cough, running nose, fever and a red skin rash. Measles can easily be prevented by the use of vaccines.
5. Chickenpox
Answer: Viral
Chickenpox is a contagious and a viral disease. It is caused by the varicella zoster virus. A contagious disease is an infectious disease that can be spread by touching the diseased person or, in some cases, even sharing everyday objects or being in the same room. The main symptoms include small, itchy blisters on the skin and the loss of appetite.
6. Tetanus
Answer: Bacterial
Tetanus is a bacterial disease. It is mainly caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani while some other strains of bacteria may also cause tetanus. Tetanus is also called lockjaw as muscle spasm first occurs in the jaw and is then transferred to the rest of the body. (Muscular spasm is the involuntary, abnormal and continuous contraction of the muscles.)
7. Cholera
Answer: Bacterial
Cholera is a bacterial infection. It is mainly caused by the strains of the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It is mainly an infection of the small intestine. The main symptoms include diarrhoea, vomiting and muscle cramps. (Diarrhoea is a medical condition which leads to the dehydration because of the loose or watery bowel movements.)
8. Dengue fever
Answer: Viral
Dengue fever is also a viral disease. It is caused by dengue virus. The Dengue virus is spread by the mosquito of the genus, Aedes, especially, by Aedes aegypti. The main symptoms of dengue fever are fever, headache, and joint pain. In severe cases, the platelet count is also decreased which leads to bleeding and is sometimes fatal.
9. Typhoid fever
Answer: Bacterial
Typhoid fever or simply typhoid is a bacterial infection. It is caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi. It is generally spread by contaminated water. The main symptoms of the typhoid fever are fever, abdominal pain and headaches. Typhoid can be treated by the use of antibiotics.
10. Diphtheria
Answer: Bacterial
Diphtheria is also a bacterial infection. It is caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. The main and initial symptoms of diphtheria are sore throat, fever and a barking cough. Diphtheria can be prevented by the diphtheria vaccine while it can also be treated with antibiotics.
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