Disease Causative Agents

Minamata disease was first discovered in Minamata city in Kumamoto prefecture, Japan, in 1956. It was caused by the release of methylmercury in the industrial wastewater from the Chisso Corporation's chemical factory, which continued from 1932 to 1968. This highly toxic chemical bioaccumulated in shellfish and fish in Minamata Bay and the Shiranui Sea, which when eaten by the local populace resulted in mercury poisoning.

Treponema is the causative agent of syphilis.

Correct answer :- (1) Polio

Yes, this is the correct answer, as all the above diseases are water borne.

There is a failure to make reactive oxygen intermediates and to raise the pH in the phagocytic vacuole which facilitates microbicidal action.

Production of cytokines and of cytotoxic T-cells are important in the protective response.

Adenoma is a type of non-cancerous tumor or benign that may affect various organs. It is derived from the word “adeno” meaning 'pertaining to a gland'.Every cell in the body has a tightly regulated system that dictates when it needs to grow, mature and eventually die off. Tumors and cancers occur when cells lose this control and divide and proliferate indiscriminately.

MASA syndrome, is a rare X-linked recessive neurological disorder. It is caused by mutations in the L1CAM gene.

Pneumocystis pneumonia is a disease caused by the fungus Pneumocystis jirovecii. It is one of the most frequent and severe opportunistic infections in people with weakened immune systems, particularly people with HIV/AIDS.

Yes, it is correct. Measles is air borne disease.

Dropsy is not a common infectious disease of cattle. It is a common disease common in fishes.

Hepatitis, polio and cholera are water borne diseases.

Dysentery is caused by bacteria.

Malaria is not a waterborne disease.

Athlete's foot (colloquially known as ringworm of the foot, is a common and contagious fungal infection of the skin that causes scaling, flaking, and itching of the affected areas.