MCQ IN MEDICINE

MEDICINE MCQ

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

What are noninfectious diseases?

A	Diseases that are not caused by pathogens
B	The ability to destroy pathogens before they cause you to be sick
C	Diseases that are caused by pathogens
D	Diseases that can be transfered from one person to another

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Non-infectious diseases are not caused by pathogens and therefore cannot be spread from one person to another. Instead, non-infectious diseases are caused by factors such as genetics, malnutrition, environment and lifestyle. Examples of non-infectious diseases include cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and epilepsy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and chronic lung disease, are collectively responsible for 74% of all deaths worldwide.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cardiovascular diseases. Cancers. Diabetes. Chronic respiratory diseases.

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