MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

RESPIRATORY

OLD TUBERCULOSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Is it considered a zoonosis?
A
And
B
No
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A zoonosis is an infectious disease that has jumped from a non-human animal to humans. Zoonotic pathogens may be bacterial, viral or parasitic, or may involve unconventional agents and can spread to humans through direct contact or through food, water or the environment.

Detailed explanation-2: -Zoonotic diseases are infections that are spread between people and animals. These infections are caused by germs, such as viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi. Some can be severe and life threatening, such as rabies, and others may be milder and get better on their own.

Detailed explanation-3: -Examples of zoonotic diseases or zoonoses (diseases transmitted between animals and humans) include Zika virus, Ebola virus, avian flu, SARS, MERS, West Nile virus, Lyme disease and yellow fever.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is Mucormycosis.

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