Which of the following diseases is/are correctly matched with their modes of transmission?

Disease/Infection

Mode of transmission

I.

Ascariasis

Contaminated food and water

II.

Elephantiasis

Vector-borne

III.

Ringworm

Direct contact

Options:

1. Only I and II 2. Only I and III
3. Only II and III 4. I, II and III

Subtopic:  Amoebiasis | Ascariasis & Filariasis |
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Cirrhosis of liver is a complication of chronic abuse of:

1.  Alcohol 2.  Nicotine
3.  Morphine 4.  Benzodiazepines
Subtopic:  Drugs & Alcohol Abuse |
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Identify the incorrect statement regarding Entamoeba histolytica:

1.  Cysts of Entamoeba can survive for up to a month in soil or for up to 45 minutes under fingernails.
2.  Invasion of the intestinal lining results in bloody diarrhea.
3.  Infection remains confined to the gastrointestinal tract.
4.  Infections can sometimes last for years if there is no treatment.

Subtopic:  Amoebiasis |
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The occurrence of chills and fever in malaria is associated with:

1.  Rupture of hepatocytes during exo-erythrocytic cycle of the parasite
2.  Inoculation of the sporozoite by the mosquito bite into humans
3.  Release of haemozoin due to rupture of RBCs by the parasite
4.  Development of the adult trophozoite in the RBC
Subtopic:  Treatment & Life Cycle of Malaria |
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The name Mary Mallon is associated with:

1.  Tuberculosis 2.  Typhoid
3.  Leprosy 4.  Rabies

Subtopic:  Typhoid Fever |
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Ringworm is not caused by:

1. Trichoderma 2. Microsporum
3. Trichophyton 4. Epidermophyton
Subtopic:  Fungal Infection & Concept of Immunity |
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Interferons are secreted by:

1. Virus infected cells 2. The viruses themselves
3. Natural killer cells 4. T helper cells
Subtopic:  Details of Immunity |
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What word correctly denotes an enhanced reaction of the body's immune system to an antigen which is related to one previously encountered?

1.  Booster 2.  Primary
3.  Anamnestic  4.  Magnified

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Identify the incorrect statement regarding the cell-mediated immune response:

1.  It is mediated through the T lymphocytes
2.  A large number of antibodies are secreted by activated T cytotoxic cells
3.  It responds against cancer cells and viral infections
4.  It is responsible for graft rejection
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Which of the following is not an auto-immune disorder in humans?

1.  Rheumatoid arthritis 2.  Myasthenia gravis
3.  Emphysema 4.  Graves’ disease
Subtopic:  Allergies & Autoimmunity |
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