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Disease Causative Agents

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Disease causative agents questions test your understanding of viral, bacterial, and fungal infections, along with their transmission methods. These are common topics in general science sections of SSC and railways exams. Practice these questions to accurately identify disease pathogens and symptoms.

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Disease Causative Agents Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause painless sores on the genitals?

  1. Chlamydia

  2. Gonorrhea

  3. Human papillomavirus (HPV)

  4. Syphilis
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause painless sores on the genitals. Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and human papillomavirus (HPV) are other STIs, but they do not cause painless sores on the genitals.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause a rash on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet?

  1. Chlamydia

  2. Gonorrhea

  3. Human papillomavirus (HPV)

  4. Syphilis
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause a rash on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and human papillomavirus (HPV) are other STIs, but they do not cause a rash on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause neurological problems?

  1. Chlamydia

  2. Gonorrhea

  3. Human papillomavirus (HPV)

  4. Syphilis
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause neurological problems. Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and human papillomavirus (HPV) are other STIs, but they do not cause neurological problems.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause heart problems?

  1. Chlamydia

  2. Gonorrhea

  3. Human papillomavirus (HPV)

  4. Syphilis
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause heart problems. Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and human papillomavirus (HPV) are other STIs, but they do not cause heart problems.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause blindness?

  1. Chlamydia

  2. Gonorrhea

  3. Human papillomavirus (HPV)

  4. Syphilis
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause blindness. Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and human papillomavirus (HPV) are other STIs, but they do not cause blindness.

Multiple choice

What is the most common cause of food poisoning?

  1. Bacteria

  2. Viruses

  3. Parasites

  4. Chemicals
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The most common cause of food poisoning is bacteria.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of bloodborne pathogen?

  1. Hepatitis B virus (HBV).

  2. Hepatitis C virus (HCV).

  3. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

  4. Influenza virus.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Influenza virus is not a bloodborne pathogen.

Multiple choice

How is pink eye spread?

  1. Contact with infected eyes or objects

  2. Coughing or sneezing

  3. Sharing towels or washcloths

  4. Touching your eyes after touching something contaminated

  5. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Pink eye can be spread through contact with infected eyes or objects, coughing or sneezing, sharing towels or washcloths, and touching your eyes after touching something contaminated.

Multiple choice

What is the main cause of waterborne diseases?

  1. Contaminated drinking water

  2. Poor sanitation

  3. Lack of access to clean water

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Waterborne diseases are primarily caused by the consumption of contaminated drinking water, poor sanitation practices, and lack of access to clean water. These conditions allow harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites, to thrive and spread, leading to waterborne illnesses such as cholera, typhoid, and dysentery.

Multiple choice

What is the most common cause of bronchitis?

  1. Bacteria

  2. Virus

  3. Fungus

  4. Parasite
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi, the large airways that carry air to and from the lungs. The most common cause of bronchitis is a virus.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common type of bacteria that can contaminate dairy products and cause foodborne illness?

  1. Salmonella

  2. Listeria monocytogenes

  3. Escherichia coli (E. coli)

  4. Staphylococcus aureus
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Listeria monocytogenes is a type of bacteria that can contaminate dairy products and cause listeriosis, a serious foodborne illness that can be particularly dangerous for pregnant women, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common type of foodborne illness caused by consuming contaminated dairy products?

  1. Salmonella poisoning

  2. E. coli infection

  3. Listeriosis

  4. Campylobacteriosis
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Listeriosis is a type of foodborne illness caused by consuming food contaminated with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. Dairy products are a common source of Listeria contamination.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common type of foodborne illness caused by consuming contaminated meat or poultry?

  1. Salmonella poisoning

  2. E. coli infection

  3. Campylobacteriosis

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Salmonella poisoning, E. coli infection, and Campylobacteriosis are all common types of foodborne illness caused by consuming contaminated meat or poultry.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common type of foodborne illness caused by consuming contaminated seafood?

  1. Vibrio vulnificus infection

  2. Ciguatera poisoning

  3. Scombroid poisoning

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Vibrio vulnificus infection, Ciguatera poisoning, and Scombroid poisoning are all common types of foodborne illness caused by consuming contaminated seafood.

Multiple choice

Which chronic disease is characterized by inflammation of the joints?

  1. Rheumatoid Arthritis

  2. Osteoarthritis

  3. Gout

  4. Lupus
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of the joints, leading to pain, swelling, and stiffness.