NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
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West Nile
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MRSA
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Malaria
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Cholera
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Detailed explanation-1: -Malaria is a mosquitoborne disease caused by a parasite. It is found in many countries, including sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, as well as Central and South America. Malaria is a serious illness and may be deadly but prevention methods are available.
Detailed explanation-2: -Diseases that are spread to people by mosquitoes include Zika virus, West Nile virus, Chikungunya virus, dengue, and malaria.
Detailed explanation-3: -Yellow fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes. The “yellow” in the name refers to the jaundice that affects some patients.
Detailed explanation-4: -Chikungunya virus is primarily transmitted to people through the bite of an infected mosquito, mainly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus.