Diseases caused by micro- organism

Question 1

Rabies

Answer 1

is a serious illness caused by the infection of the rabies virus through the bite of rabies-infected animals which usually leads to death. The virus is spread by saliva and animals with rabies is usually not recognizable
an animal is suspected of having the virus when it is aggressive and restless

Question 2

Symptoms of rabies

Answer 2

flu-like symptoms between 2 to 12 weeks

• develop paralysis, brain dysfunction, anxiety, insomnia, confusion, terror, restlessness, or abnormal behavior
• inability to talk or swallow leads to hydrophobia which causes patient to struggle with swallowing because of numbness of the throat or jawbone

Question 3

Treatment for rabies

Answer 3

• patient is fed intravenously and receives support treatment for the heart and respiratory system
• medication is given for pain and to calm the patient down

Question 4

HIV/ AIDS

Answer 4

HIV is a virus that causes AIDS

Question 5

Transmission of HIV/ AIDS

Answer 5

Unprotected sexual encounters
The re-use of unsterilised needles by drug addicts
Needle prick accidents among medical personnel

Question 6

Flu

Answer 6

is an acute highly infectious disease that strikes unexpectantly. When a person is infected, he carries the virus around in his nose and throat and it can be spread tough the air when he talks

Question 7

Bacterial diseases

Answer 7

Cholera
TB
Anthrax

Question 8

Cholera

Answer 8

is an infection in the intestines caused by the bacterium vibrio which produces a poison that causes the intestines to secrete excess fluids, salts, and minerals

Question 9

Symptoms of cholera

Answer 9

constant diarrhea
nausea
thirst and muscle aches
The quick loss of body fluids leads to dehydration and shock

Question 10

Prevention of cholera

Answer 10

• Food must be cooked thoroughly
• boil drinking water or treat every 25 litres of water with a teaspoon of commercial bleach
• raw fruits and vegetables must be avoided if in contact with contaminated water
• avoid raw or half-cooked fish or shellfish salads and raw vegetables
• not recommended to buy food and drinks from street sellers

Question 11

TB

Answer 11

TB is found in the lungs, but it can affect all the organs

Question 12

Symptoms of TB

Answer 12

persistent cough, weight loss, night sweats, chest pains, and hemoptysis

Question 13

Anthrax

Answer 13

is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium bacillus anthracis. This disease is well known amongst animals and people and is one of the 10 plagues in Egypt. This disease can form spores and can survive for a long time

Question 14

Infection of anthrax

Answer 14

• sometimes a black boil like inflammation occurs in the skin of people
• can develop into pneumonia followed by sepsis and can usually lead to death
• When infected meat is not cooked at a high enough temperature, it can lead to infection

Question 15

Fungal disease

Answer 15

Candidiasis
Ringworm
Athletes foot