Scarlet fever + Measles (2023)

Which of the following is NOT one of the first symptom of scarlet fever?

• fever

• a sore throat

• headache

• runny nose

Scarlet fever is an infectious disease caused by bacteria called...

• streptococcus pyogenes

• streptococcus pneumoniae

• streptococcus agalactiae

• streptococcus viridans

Scarlet fever is mainly an adult disease, with around 90% of cases occurring in adults over 40 years old.

• true

• false

Measles is not only a human disease and can occur in animals.

• true

• false

Unvaccinated young children are at highest risk of measles and its complications, including death.

• true

• false

No specific antiviral treatment exists for measles virus.

• true

• false

The usual treatment for scarlet fever is a 10-day course of antibiotics.

• true

• false

Severe measles is more likely among poorly nourished young children, especially those with insufficient ....

• vitamin A

• vitamin B

• vitamin C

• vitamin D

He became ill _________ after he came back

from holiday.

• immediately

• urgently

• efficiently.

• fairly

Which sentence is NOT the example of passive voice?

• A rise in the patient's pulse was noticed by the

  nurse.

• The tablets are sold by all chemists.

• He is being allowed by the consultant to watch

  the operation.

• We examined the tissue under the microscope.