Cluster · Disease Pathogens and Transmission

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Diseases Pathogens and Medical Science
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In which country did scientists discover two new henipaviruses in bats that are genetically similar to the deadly Nipah and Hendra viruses?

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Which of the following diseases spreads through the saliva of infected animals?

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Which genus of bacteria is responsible for tuberculosis in humans?

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Recently an isolated case of Japanese Encephalitis was reported in the National Capital Delhi. It is a _________.

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Among the following diseases, which one is NOT inherited?

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Which bacteria are oval-shaped or spherical?

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Pyorrhoea is a ______ infection, which affects the gum tissues and if left untreated, it often leads to subsequent loss of teeth.

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Which of the following diseases spreads through the saliva of infected animals?

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Which of the following diseases is transmitted by the bite of an infected female phlebotomine sandfly characterised by irregular fever, weight loss and enlargement of the spleen and liver?

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Which bacterial genus includes species responsible for dental cavities?

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Which company developed the BNT116 mRNA vaccine? 

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Organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoans, helminths, etc., that cause diseases in humans are called ______.

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What is the name of the newly approved long-acting HIV prevention shot by the US FDA?

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Which drug is commonly used to prevent illness and disease for HIV prevention?

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What is the most commonly used self-help diagnostics in self-care interventions in India? 

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How many people travelled from China to the U.S. after the outbreak of the disease?

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Who is most susceptible to H1N1 complications according to the WHO?

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What is the full form of IDSP?

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According to the passage, how can we prevent the virus from spreading?

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Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

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According to the passage, when do the signs and symptoms of ebola virus start to appear?

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According to the passage, how does the virus spread?

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Which state has not reported the data to the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme this year yet?

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How many cases of influenza A (H1N1) have been reported this year?

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Who had reviewed the preparedness and action taken by States to deal with influenza cases?

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When type 2 wild poliovirus was declared as eliminated?

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Only type 1 wild poliovirus is still in circulation and is restricted to just two countries —

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Which type of wild poliovirus is still in circulation?

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Which disease in wheat is caused by a fungal pathogen and is characterized by black pustules on the stems and leaves?

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 Where the last case of wild poliovirus type 3 was seen?

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The Annual Nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign was recently launched by the Government of India aimed at elimination of __________.

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Who discovered vaccination against anthrax?

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How is the 'Mad cow disease' caused?

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Which of the organisations declare polio eradication?

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What does the official declaration of wild type 3 poliovirus elimination mean in the war against polio?

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Which among the following diseases is not caused by viruses?

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Choose the statements that are correct.

1. The last case of wild poliovirus type 2 was seen in northern Nigeria in 2012. 
2. The first was in 2015 when type 2 wild poliovirus was declared as eliminated.
3. As on October 23, there were 18 cases of polio caused by wild virus type 1 in Afghanistan.
4. As on October 23, there were 66 cases of polio caused by wild virus type 1 in Pakistan.

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Only type 1 wild poliovirus is still in circulation and is restricted to just two countries —

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When type 2 wild poliovirus was declared as eliminated?

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Which type of wild poliovirus is still in circulation?

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 Where the last case of wild poliovirus type 3 was seen?

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Which vaccine has been linked to a reduced risk of developing cervical cancer?

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Which of the following pair of human disease – microorganism – mode of transmission is correct?
I. Tuberculosis – Virus – Air
II. Chicken Pox – Virus – Water/Food

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Select the correct option for the full form of AIDS.

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Which of the following diseases is transmitted by the bite of an infected female phlebotomine sandfly characterised by irregular fever, weight loss and enlargement of the spleen and liver?

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Where was the first human case of bird flu reported with no known animal exposure?

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Which bacterial genus includes species responsible for dental cavities?

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Which bacterial genus includes species responsible for dental cavities?

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Which genus of bacteria is responsible for tuberculosis in humans?

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