Disease

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on various diseases and their causes, symptoms, and treatments.
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Which of the following is not a type of infectious disease?

  1. Bacterial

  2. Viral

  3. Fungal

  4. Genetic


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Genetic diseases are not caused by infectious agents, but rather by genetic mutations.

What is the most common symptom of the flu?

  1. Fever

  2. Cough

  3. Sore throat

  4. Runny nose


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fever is the most common symptom of the flu, with most people experiencing a fever of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.

Which of the following is not a symptom of COVID-19?

  1. Fever

  2. Cough

  3. Shortness of breath

  4. Loss of taste or smell


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Loss of taste or smell is not a symptom of COVID-19, although it is a common symptom of other viral infections.

What is the most common type of cancer?

  1. Lung cancer

  2. Breast cancer

  3. Prostate cancer

  4. Colon cancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lung cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide, accounting for about 1.8 million deaths each year.

Which of the following is not a risk factor for heart disease?

  1. High blood pressure

  2. High cholesterol

  3. Smoking

  4. Regular exercise


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Regular exercise is not a risk factor for heart disease, but rather a protective factor that can help to reduce the risk of developing heart disease.

What is the leading cause of death in the United States?

  1. Heart disease

  2. Cancer

  3. Stroke

  4. Chronic lower respiratory diseases


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for about 659,000 deaths each year.

Which of the following is not a type of mental illness?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Schizophrenia

  4. Autism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder, not a mental illness.

What is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI)?

  1. Chlamydia

  2. Gonorrhea

  3. Herpes simplex virus (HSV)

  4. Human papillomavirus (HPV)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chlamydia is the most common STI in the United States, with an estimated 1.3 million new cases each year.

Which of the following is not a vaccine-preventable disease?

  1. Measles

  2. Mumps

  3. Rubella

  4. Polio


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Polio is not a vaccine-preventable disease, as there is no vaccine available for polio.

What is the name of the virus that causes AIDS?

  1. HIV

  2. HPV

  3. Hepatitis B

  4. Hepatitis C


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

HIV is the virus that causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).

Which of the following is not a symptom of malaria?

  1. Fever

  2. Chills

  3. Sweating

  4. Headache


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Headache is not a symptom of malaria.

What is the most common type of leukemia?

  1. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

  2. Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

  3. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

  4. Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)


Correct Option:
Explanation:

ALL is the most common type of leukemia, accounting for about 25% of all cases.

Which of the following is not a type of diabetes?

  1. Type 1 diabetes

  2. Type 2 diabetes

  3. Gestational diabetes

  4. Prediabetes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Prediabetes is not a type of diabetes, but rather a condition in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes.

What is the most common type of arthritis?

  1. Osteoarthritis

  2. Rheumatoid arthritis

  3. Gout

  4. Lupus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, affecting about 32.5 million adults in the United States.

Which of the following is not a symptom of Alzheimer's disease?

  1. Memory loss

  2. Confusion

  3. Difficulty with language

  4. Difficulty with motor skills


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Difficulty with motor skills is not a symptom of Alzheimer's disease.

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