MEDICINE MCQ
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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Question
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Chicken pox is an extremely contagious disease. Which organ is most frequently affected by chicken pox?
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brain
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intestines
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lungs
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skin
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Infection of the lungs (pneumonia)
Detailed explanation-2: -Very rarely, chickenpox can lead to more serious complications involving the nervous system (brain and spinal cord) in children. These include infections of the brain (encephalitis), the protective membranes around the brain (meningitis) or part of the brain called the cerebellum (cerebellitis).
Detailed explanation-3: -Chickenpox is a highly contagious viral infection that mainly affects children. Typical symptoms include a very itchy skin rash with red blisters and a mild fever.
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