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Give examples of the diseases caused by pathogens.

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The disease caused by the deficiency of vitamin K is 
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Analyse the following statements related to certain diseases and give the reasons for each.

In diphtheria, an ash-coloured thick coating forms in the throat.

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Write a short note which explains the mode of transmission and precautions of rat fever to include in a pamphlet preparing for an awareness programme.
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Write the name of pathogens and symptoms of the given diseases :
                                               A. Malaria                                                                  B. Tuberculosis
Pathogens :
Symptoms :
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List out four concepts that can be included in the pamphlet to be distributed in an awareness programme against dengue fever.
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Find out the fungal diseases from the following
Malaria, Ringworm, Filariasis, Athlete's foot
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Analyse the following statements related to certain diseases and give the reasons for each.

In hepatitis, dark yellow colour appears in the white portion of the eyes and the nails.

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Which is an example of chronic diseases?
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Identify the disease from the following, symptoms.
  • Continuous muscular contraction
  • Frothy discharge from the mouth
  • Clenching of the teeth
  • Patient falls unconscious.
Write the cause of this disease.
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Which of these organisms can cause acne?
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Name the health 'problems subsequent to a disaster.
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Under which of the following conditions are you most likely to fall ill?

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Describe the various levels of causes of disease.
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Enumerate the various infectious diseases of humans.
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Diseases where microbes are the immediate causes are called 
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A doctor/nurse/health-worker is exposed to more sick people than others in the community. Find out how she/he avoids getting sick herself/himself.
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How can we reduce the incidence of infectious diseases?
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A baby is not able to tell her/his caretakers that she/he is sick. What would help us to find out
(a) that the baby is sick?
(b) What is the sickness?
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What are the different means by which infectious diseases are spread?
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“Prevention is better than cure”. Explain.