What is an infectious disease?

Important Questions on Health and Hygiene

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What is the causative agent of Tuberculosis? 

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How does Tuberculosis affect our body? 

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Which one of the following is not a hereditary disease?

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How can Tuberculosis be prevented?

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Explain any two communicable diseases in relation to their symptoms and preventive measures.

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What are the various ways in which communicable diseases can occur and spread?

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State the various ways of preventing the occurrence and spreading of communicable diseases.

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State the causative microorganisms and modes of transmission of the following human diseases:
Cholera

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How do communicable diseases spread through direct contact and through insects?

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A disease that spreads through infected food and water:

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Why should we not let water collect anywhere in the neighbourhood?

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How do houseflies carry disease-causing microbes (or pathogens)?

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List the names of any four communicable diseases and name the germs that cause them.
 

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Name any five human diseases caused by micro-organisms. Also name the causative micro-organisms and mode of transmission for each of these diseases.

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Tuberculosis is caused by _____.

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What is food poisoning? How is food poisoning caused?

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What is the difference between infectious and non-infectious diseases?

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Mention any three ways of preventing diseases spread by mosquitoes.

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State any two ways of preventing diseases spread by houseflies.

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What is the mode of transmission of the following disease?
Rust of wheat