Question

Name any two human diseases caused by viruses. Give their symptoms and methods of treatment.

Answer 1

(i) Influenza -
Symptoms - Symptoms begin with headache, cold, sneezing, nose clogging, pain in hands, feet and waist. Watery discharge from nose and eyes makes patient restless and weak.
Method of treatment - Increased immunity is the best remedy. Penicillin, streptopenicillin and gamma globulin lower the effect of this disease. Eucalyptus oil should be applied on nose. During high fever, ice fermenting should be done as well as liquid food given.
(ii) Polio -
Symptoms - Symptoms commence 7-12 days after infection. These include infection of throat and intestines, muscle stiffness in neck and back.
Treatment - Vaccine of polio is more effective in children. Oral polio drops are also given to children.