IMMUNOLOGY

OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

THE GOOD BAD AND UGLY OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An example of an infectious disease is:
A
Diabetes
B
Cancer
C
Cardiovascular Disease
D
Measles
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Measles is one of the most contagious of all infectious diseases; up to 9 out of 10 susceptible persons with close contact to a measles patient will develop measles. The virus is transmitted by direct contact with infectious droplets or by airborne spread when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes.

Detailed explanation-2: -The measles virus is a single-stranded RNA virus of the genus Morbillivirus and the family Paramyxoviridae. The virus is related to several viruses that infect animals, including the Canine Distemper Virus.

Detailed explanation-3: -Measles is a highly contagious virus that lives in the nose and throat mucus of an infected person. It can spread to others through coughing and sneezing. If other people breathe the contaminated air or touch the infected surface, then touch their eyes, noses, or mouths, they can become infected.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fever. Dry cough. Runny nose. Sore throat. Inflamed eyes (conjunctivitis) Tiny white spots with bluish-white centers on a red background found inside the mouth on the inner lining of the cheek-also called Koplik’s spots. More items •11-May-2022

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