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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

What is the most common cause of pyelonephritis?

  1. Bacteria

  2. Viruses

  3. Fungi

  4. Parasites
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bacteria are the most common cause of pyelonephritis.

Multiple choice

What is the most common cause of urethritis?

  1. Bacteria

  2. Viruses

  3. Fungi

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

Bacteria are the most common cause of urethritis.

Multiple choice

What is the most common cause of prostatitis?

  1. Bacteria

  2. Viruses

  3. Fungi

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

Bacteria are the most common cause of prostatitis.

Multiple choice

Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus that is transmitted by bats?

  1. Ebola

  2. Rabies

  3. Nipah virus

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ebola, rabies, and Nipah virus are all caused by viruses that are transmitted by bats.

Multiple choice

Which of the following diseases is caused by a bacteria that is transmitted by rodents?

  1. Plague

  2. Leptospirosis

  3. Hantavirus

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Plague, leptospirosis, and hantavirus are all caused by bacteria that are transmitted by rodents.

Multiple choice

Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus that is transmitted through contact with water?

  1. Hepatitis A

  2. Rotavirus

  3. Norovirus

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Hepatitis A, rotavirus, and norovirus are all caused by viruses that are transmitted through contact with water.

Multiple choice

Which of the following diseases is caused by a bacteria that is transmitted through contact with food?

  1. Salmonella

  2. E. coli

  3. Campylobacter

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

Salmonella, E. coli, and campylobacter are all caused by bacteria that are transmitted through contact with food.

Multiple choice

Which of the following diseases is caused by a bacteria that is transmitted through contact with air?

  1. Tuberculosis

  2. Measles

  3. Mumps

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Tuberculosis, measles, and mumps are all caused by bacteria that are transmitted through contact with air.

Multiple choice

Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus that is transmitted through contact with insects?

  1. Dengue fever

  2. Chikungunya

  3. Zika virus

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

Dengue fever, chikungunya, and Zika virus are all caused by viruses that are transmitted through contact with insects.

Multiple choice

Which of the following diseases is caused by a bacteria that is transmitted through contact with animals?

  1. Brucellosis

  2. Anthrax

  3. Leptospirosis

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

Brucellosis, anthrax, and leptospirosis are all caused by bacteria that are transmitted through contact with animals.

Multiple choice

Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus that is transmitted through contact with plants?

  1. Hantavirus

  2. Lyme disease

  3. West Nile virus

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

Hantavirus, Lyme disease, and West Nile virus are all caused by viruses that are transmitted through contact with plants.

Multiple choice

Which of the following diseases is caused by a bacteria that is transmitted through contact with soil?

  1. Tetanus

  2. Botulism

  3. Gangrene

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Tetanus, botulism, and gangrene are all caused by bacteria that are transmitted through contact with soil.

Multiple choice

Which foodborne pathogen is commonly associated with raw or undercooked poultry?

  1. Salmonella

  2. Escherichia coli

  3. Listeria monocytogenes

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

Salmonella is a common foodborne pathogen that can cause gastrointestinal illness in humans. It is often associated with raw or undercooked poultry and eggs.

Multiple choice

Which foodborne pathogen is commonly associated with raw or undercooked meat?

  1. Salmonella

  2. Escherichia coli

  3. Listeria monocytogenes

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

Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a common foodborne pathogen that can cause gastrointestinal illness in humans. It is often associated with raw or undercooked meat, unpasteurized milk, and contaminated water.

Multiple choice

Which foodborne pathogen is commonly associated with raw or undercooked seafood?

  1. Salmonella

  2. Escherichia coli

  3. Listeria monocytogenes

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

Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a common foodborne pathogen that can cause gastrointestinal illness in humans. It is often associated with raw or undercooked seafood, particularly oysters and clams.