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Examining the Impact of Infectious Diseases on Global Health

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the impact of infectious diseases on global health.
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Which infectious disease is the leading cause of death worldwide?

  1. HIV/AIDS

  2. Tuberculosis

  3. Malaria

  4. Hepatitis B


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tuberculosis is the leading cause of death from a single infectious agent, responsible for an estimated 1.5 million deaths in 2020.

What is the estimated number of people living with HIV/AIDS globally?

  1. 37.7 million

  2. 43.9 million

  3. 50.1 million

  4. 56.3 million


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As of 2020, an estimated 37.7 million people were living with HIV/AIDS globally.

Which vector-borne disease is responsible for the highest number of deaths worldwide?

  1. Malaria

  2. Dengue

  3. Yellow Fever

  4. Zika


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Malaria is the deadliest vector-borne disease, causing an estimated 409,000 deaths in 2019.

What is the primary mode of transmission for Hepatitis B?

  1. Blood-to-blood contact

  2. Sexual contact

  3. Airborne transmission

  4. Fecal-oral transmission


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hepatitis B is primarily transmitted through blood-to-blood contact, such as sharing needles or receiving blood transfusions from an infected person.

Which infectious disease is caused by a bacterium that can be transmitted through contaminated food or water?

  1. Cholera

  2. Typhoid Fever

  3. Dysentery

  4. E. coli


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cholera is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, which is transmitted through contaminated food or water.

What is the name of the virus that causes COVID-19?

  1. SARS-CoV-2

  2. MERS-CoV

  3. H1N1

  4. Ebola virus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

COVID-19 is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which belongs to the family of coronaviruses.

Which infectious disease is characterized by a high fever, headache, and muscle pain, and is transmitted through mosquito bites?

  1. Dengue

  2. Chikungunya

  3. Yellow Fever

  4. Zika


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection that causes a high fever, headache, and muscle pain.

What is the name of the vaccine that is used to prevent measles, mumps, and rubella?

  1. MMR vaccine

  2. DTaP vaccine

  3. HPV vaccine

  4. Polio vaccine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The MMR vaccine is a combination vaccine that protects against measles, mumps, and rubella.

Which infectious disease is caused by a fungus and can affect the lungs, skin, and nails?

  1. Aspergillosis

  2. Candidiasis

  3. Cryptococcosis

  4. Histoplasmosis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aspergillosis is an infection caused by a fungus called Aspergillus, which can affect the lungs, skin, and nails.

What is the name of the parasite that causes malaria?

  1. Plasmodium falciparum

  2. Plasmodium vivax

  3. Plasmodium ovale

  4. Plasmodium malariae


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Malaria is caused by a parasite called Plasmodium, with Plasmodium falciparum being the most common and deadly species.

Which infectious disease is caused by a virus that can be transmitted through sexual contact or sharing needles?

  1. HIV/AIDS

  2. Hepatitis B

  3. Syphilis

  4. Gonorrhea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

HIV/AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which can be transmitted through sexual contact, sharing needles, or from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding.

What is the name of the bacterial infection that can cause pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis?

  1. Streptococcus pneumoniae

  2. Staphylococcus aureus

  3. Escherichia coli

  4. Pseudomonas aeruginosa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Streptococcus pneumoniae is a bacterium that can cause pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis.

Which infectious disease is caused by a virus that can cause 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 name of the vaccine that is used to prevent polio?

  1. IPV vaccine

  2. OPV vaccine

  3. DTaP vaccine

  4. MMR vaccine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IPV vaccine is an inactivated polio vaccine that is used to prevent polio.

Which infectious disease is caused by a bacterium that can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain?

  1. Salmonella

  2. E. coli

  3. Shigella

  4. Campylobacter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

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