Childhood Diseases

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about common childhood diseases, their symptoms, and preventive measures.
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Which of the following is a common childhood disease caused by a virus that causes fever, cough, and runny nose?

  1. Measles

  2. Mumps

  3. Rubella

  4. Common Cold


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The common cold is a viral infection of the nose and throat caused by a variety of viruses, including rhinoviruses, coronaviruses, and adenoviruses.

What is the most common type of bacterial pneumonia in children?

  1. Streptococcus pneumoniae

  2. Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)

  3. Staphylococcus aureus

  4. Klebsiella pneumoniae


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common cause of bacterial pneumonia in children, accounting for approximately 50% of cases.

Which of the following is a viral infection that causes a rash, fever, and swollen lymph nodes?

  1. Measles

  2. Mumps

  3. Rubella

  4. Chickenpox


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that causes a rash, fever, and swollen lymph nodes.

What is the most common type of meningitis in children?

  1. Bacterial meningitis

  2. Viral meningitis

  3. Fungal meningitis

  4. Parasitic meningitis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bacterial meningitis is the most common type of meningitis in children, accounting for approximately 50% of cases.

Which of the following is a bacterial infection that causes a sore throat, fever, and headache?

  1. Strep throat

  2. Tonsillitis

  3. Pharyngitis

  4. Laryngitis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Strep throat is a bacterial infection of the throat caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes.

What is the most common type of diarrhea in children?

  1. Rotavirus diarrhea

  2. Escherichia coli (E. coli) diarrhea

  3. Shigella diarrhea

  4. Salmonella diarrhea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rotavirus diarrhea is the most common type of diarrhea in children, accounting for approximately 40% of cases.

Which of the following is a viral infection that causes a fever, headache, and muscle aches?

  1. Influenza

  2. Dengue fever

  3. Chikungunya fever

  4. Zika fever


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Influenza is a viral infection that causes a fever, headache, and muscle aches.

What is the most common type of hepatitis in children?

  1. Hepatitis A

  2. Hepatitis B

  3. Hepatitis C

  4. Hepatitis D


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hepatitis A is the most common type of hepatitis in children, accounting for approximately 90% of cases.

Which of the following is a bacterial infection that causes a fever, cough, and chest pain?

  1. Pneumonia

  2. Bronchitis

  3. Pleuritis

  4. Pericarditis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pneumonia is a bacterial infection of the lungs that causes a fever, cough, and chest pain.

What is the most common type of urinary tract infection (UTI) in children?

  1. Escherichia coli (E. coli) UTI

  2. Klebsiella pneumoniae UTI

  3. Proteus mirabilis UTI

  4. Pseudomonas aeruginosa UTI


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Escherichia coli (E. coli) UTI is the most common type of UTI in children, accounting for approximately 80% of cases.

Which of the following is a parasitic infection that causes a fever, headache, and muscle aches?

  1. Malaria

  2. Dengue fever

  3. Chikungunya fever

  4. Zika fever


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Malaria is a parasitic infection that causes a fever, headache, and muscle aches.

What is the most common type of skin infection in children?

  1. Impetigo

  2. Cellulitis

  3. Erysipelas

  4. Necrotizing fasciitis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Impetigo is the most common type of skin infection in children, accounting for approximately 70% of cases.

Which of the following is a fungal infection that causes a rash, itching, and scaling of the skin?

  1. Ringworm

  2. Athlete's foot

  3. Jock itch

  4. Candidiasis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ringworm is a fungal infection that causes a rash, itching, and scaling of the skin.

What is the most common type of eye infection in children?

  1. Conjunctivitis

  2. Keratitis

  3. Uveitis

  4. Retinitis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Conjunctivitis is the most common type of eye infection in children, accounting for approximately 60% of cases.

Which of the following is a bacterial infection that causes a fever, headache, and stiff neck?

  1. Meningitis

  2. Encephalitis

  3. Myelitis

  4. Poliomyelitis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Meningitis is a bacterial infection that causes a fever, headache, and stiff neck.

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