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प्रश्न
Name the causative germ of AIDS. How is this disease transmitted?
उत्तर
Causative germ of AIDS:
HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus)
Transmission of AIDS:
(a) Sexual intercourse
(b) Mother to child transmission
(c) Contaminated blood transfusions
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name the following:
A viral disease spread by the bite of a dog
Given below is a crossword puzzle. Read the clues across and clues down, and fill up the blank squares. Check up your performance with the correct solution given at the end.
Clues across
1. Category of pathogen that causes diseases, like common cold and mumps.
5. This is the vaccine for preventing tuberculosis.
6. An organ usually affected by tuberculosis
7. Jumbled spelling of one of the most common insect which visits our exposed foods and contaminates them.
8. Cover this part of your body by a handkerchief while sneezing to prevent droplet infection to others.
9. These may readily grow in your hair, if you do not wash it regularly.
10. A disease that weakens body’s defence system against infections.
Clues down
1. Germ or germ-substance introduced into the body to prevent occurrence of an infectious disease.
2. A disease caused by an infected dog, and which affects the central nervous system.
3. A disease in which the eyes, the skin and the urine turn yellow.
4. The disease pertussis is popularly known as whooping
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Multiple choice questions. Tick (✓ ) the correct choice:
Cataract is a disease of the
Find the odd one out, giving reasons:
Crossword Puzzle
Down
1. A disease caused due to the bite of a mad dog. (6)
2. Kwashiorkor and marasmus are caused due to the deficiency of this food component. (7)
3. A disease causing bleeding gums. (6)
Across
4. A disease due to deficiency of vitamin D. (7)
5. Diabetes is caused due to deficiency of this hormone. (7)
6. The deficiency of this mineral causes anaemia. (4)
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Give examples of diseases caused by: Insect bite
Which body part produces insulin?
Fill in the blank:
Malfunctioning of ______ can lead to accumulation of toxic substances in the body.
Define the following:
Pathogen
Give two examples for each of the following
Non-infectious diseases
