Infectious Diseases Flashcards

1
Q

disease occurs all over the
world, but is most common in warm climates.

A

LEPTOSPIROSIS

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2
Q

fatal but preventable viral disease

A

RABIES (HYDROPHOBIA /LYSSA)

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3
Q

viral infection that attacks the liver and
can cause both acute and chronic disease.

A

HEPATITIS B

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4
Q

acute, contagious and exanthematous
disease that usually affects children who are
susceptible to Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

A

MEASLES (RUBEOLA/MORBILLI)

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5
Q

infectious disease caused by
Clostridium tetani which produces potent exotoxin
with prominent systemic neuromuscular efforts

A

TETANUS (LOCKJAW)

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6
Q

s characterized by vesicular
eruption on the skin and mucous membrane with mild
constitutional symptoms.

A

VARICELLA

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7
Q

acute febrile disease caused by infection

A

DENGUE FEVER

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8
Q

chronic respiratory
disease common among crowded and poorly
ventilated areas.

A

Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB)

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