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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 skin disease in hamsters?

  1. Mange

  2. Ringworm

  3. Lice

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

Mange is a common skin disease in hamsters that is caused by a mite.

Multiple choice

What is the most common skin disease in guinea pigs?

  1. Mange

  2. Ringworm

  3. Lice

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

Mange is a common skin disease in guinea pigs that is caused by a mite.

Multiple choice

What is the most common skin disease in ferrets?

  1. Mange

  2. Ringworm

  3. Lice

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

Mange is a common skin disease in ferrets that is caused by a mite.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a highly contagious eye infection caused by bacteria or viruses?

  1. Amblyopia

  2. Strabismus

  3. Conjunctivitis

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

Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelid.

Multiple choice

What is the primary cause of pneumonia?

  1. Bacteria

  2. Viruses

  3. Fungi

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

Pneumonia can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.

Multiple choice

Which respiratory disease is characterized by the inflammation of the airways?

  1. Asthma

  2. COPD

  3. Pneumonia

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

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the airways.

Multiple choice

What is the primary cause of tuberculosis?

  1. Bacteria

  2. Viruses

  3. Fungi

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

Tuberculosis is primarily caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Multiple choice

Which waterborne disease is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae?

  1. Typhoid

  2. Cholera

  3. Dysentery

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

Cholera is an acute diarrheal disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae and is transmitted through contaminated water or food.

Multiple choice

Which waterborne disease is caused by the bacteria Salmonella?

  1. Salmonellosis

  2. Shigellosis

  3. E. coli infection

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

Salmonellosis is a foodborne illness caused by the bacteria Salmonella and can also be transmitted through contaminated water.

Multiple choice

Which waterborne disease is caused by the bacteria Shigella?

  1. Shigellosis

  2. Cholera

  3. Typhoid

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

Shigellosis is a diarrheal disease caused by the bacteria Shigella and is transmitted through contaminated water or food.

Multiple choice

Which waterborne disease is caused by the bacteria Campylobacter?

  1. Campylobacteriosis

  2. Salmonellosis

  3. Shigellosis

  4. E. coli infection
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Campylobacteriosis is a diarrheal disease caused by the bacteria Campylobacter and is transmitted through contaminated water or food.

Multiple choice

Which waterborne disease is caused by the bacteria Escherichia coli (E. coli)?

  1. E. coli infection

  2. Cholera

  3. Typhoid

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

E. coli infection is a diarrheal disease caused by the bacteria Escherichia coli (E. coli) and is transmitted through contaminated water or food.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common mode of transmission for respiratory infections?

  1. Direct contact with an infected person

  2. Inhalation of contaminated droplets

  3. Ingestion of contaminated food or water

  4. Contact with contaminated surfaces
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Respiratory infections are often spread through the inhalation of respiratory droplets produced by an infected person when they cough, sneeze, or talk.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a zoonotic disease?

  1. Influenza

  2. Measles

  3. Rabies

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

Rabies is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be transmitted from animals to humans. It is typically transmitted through the bite of an infected animal, such as a dog or raccoon.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common mode of transmission for gastrointestinal infections?

  1. Direct contact with an infected person

  2. Inhalation of contaminated droplets

  3. Ingestion of contaminated food or water

  4. Contact with contaminated surfaces
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Gastrointestinal infections are often spread through the ingestion of contaminated food or water.