Diseases are broadly grouped into infectious and non-infectious diseases. In the list given below, identify the infectious diseases.
i. | Cancer | ii. | Influenza |
iii. | Allergy | iv. | Smallpox |
1. | i and ii | 2. | ii and iii |
3. | iii and iv | 4. | ii and iv |
Identify the correct statement regarding typhoid fever in human beings:
1. | It is caused by a pathogenic protozoan Salmonella typhi |
2. | The pathogen remains confined to the small intestine |
3. | Widal test can confirm the infection very early in the disease |
4. | Intestinal perforation and death may occur in severe cases |
The clinical test that is used for the diagnosis of typhoid is:
1. | ELISA | 2. | ESR |
3. | PCR | 4. | Widal |
The name Mary Mallon is associated with:
1. | Tuberculosis | 2. | Typhoid |
3. | Leprosy | 4. | Rabies |