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WorksheetsFood & Water Borne Diseases
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
What is the causative agent of Typhoid fever?
Listeria monocytogenes
Escherichia coli
Salmonella enterica serotype typhi
Vibrio cholerae
Which of the following is a common symptom of Typhoid fever?
Skin rash
Coughing
Prolonged fever
Severe diarrhea
What is the primary mode of transmission for Typhoid fever?
Direct contact
Fecal-oral route
Vector-borne
Airborne droplets
Which of the following is a preventive measure for Cholera?
Vaccination
Antibiotic treatment
Surgical intervention
Isolation of contacts
What is the incubation period for Cholera?
10-14 days
5-7 days
2-3 days
1-2 days
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Cholera toxin?
Causes cell lysis
Decreases sodium absorption
Increases cAMP levels
Inhibits protein synthesis
What is the recommended treatment for severe Cholera cases?
Antipyretics
Surgical intervention
Intravenous rehydration
Antibiotics only
Which vaccine is used for the prevention of Typhoid fever?
Dukoral
TABC
Ty21a
Shanchol
What is the main role of laboratory diagnosis in managing Typhoid fever outbreaks?
To prevent transmission
To provide treatment
To confirm the diagnosis
To educate the public
What is the incidence rate of Cholera cases reported in 2022 (per 100,000 population)?
0.02
0.78
43.77
0.28
