MCQ IN MEDICINE

Detailed explanation-1: -Washing your hands properly with soap and water can help prevent the spread of the germs (like bacteria and viruses) that cause these diseases. Some forms of gastrointestinal and respiratory infections can cause serious complications, especially for young children, the elderly, or those with a weakened immune system.

Detailed explanation-2: -Good hand washing is the first line of defense against the spread of many illnesses-from the common cold to more serious infections, such as meningitis, bronchiolitis, the flu, hepatitis A, and many types of diarrhea.

Detailed explanation-3: -80% of communicable diseases can be transferred by touch (person-to-person contact). Washing your hands a few times a day can reduce diarrhea rates by 40%. Touching your face with dirty hands spreads sicknesses pneumonia, a cold, and the flu. More items