MCQ IN MEDICINE

MEDICINE MCQ

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

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

Which of the following is not an example of infectious disease?

A	Cholera
B	Influenza
C	Cancer
D	Ringworm

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The flu, measles, HIV, strep throat, COVID-19 and salmonella are all examples of infectious diseases. Cancer, diabetes, congestive heart failure and Alzheimer’s disease are all examples of noninfectious diseases.

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: -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.

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