MEDICINE MCQ
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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Animals such as cockroaches and rats.
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Rotten food.
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Harmful micro-organisms.
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Viruses.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Germs live everywhere. You can find germs (microbes) in the air; on food, plants and animals; in the soil and water-and on just about every other surface, including your body. Most germs won’t harm you. Your immune system protects you against infectious agents.
Detailed explanation-2: -Bacteria are the most dangerous of all microorganisms and are responsible for several infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, cholera, diptheria, etc. Viruses are also responsible for certain fatal diseases such as AIDS, influenza, etc. Fungi are also harmful and can lead to certain skin infections and allergies.
Detailed explanation-3: -Harmful microorganisms include fungi, bacteria, protozoa, etc. They cause several diseases in human beings, animals, and plants which can even lead to death. The harmful microorganisms not only damage the human body but also the food we eat. Such disease-causing microorganisms are called pathogens.