By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: July 27, 2024
Which pathogen is commonly responsible for causing Tuberculosis (TB)?
a) Staphylococcus aureus
b) Mycobacterium tuberculosis
c) Escherichia coli
d) Neisseria meningitidisAnswer: b) Mycobacterium tuberculosis
What is the primary causative agent of Lyme disease?
a) Borrelia burgdorferi
b) Treponema pallidum
c) Chlamydia trachomatis
d) Rickettsia prowazekiiAnswer: a) Borrelia burgdorferi
Which virus is known for causing Chickenpox and Shingles?
a) Herpes simplex virus
b) Varicella-zoster virus
c) Epstein-Barr virus
d) CytomegalovirusAnswer: b) Varicella-zoster virus
Which bacterium is the main cause of the sexually transmitted infection Gonorrhea?
a) Neisseria gonorrhoeae
b) Chlamydia trachomatis
c) Treponema pallidum
d) Mycoplasma genitaliumAnswer: a) Neisseria gonorrhoeae
What pathogen is responsible for the majority of urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
a) Escherichia coli
b) Proteus mirabilis
c) Klebsiella pneumoniae
d) Pseudomonas aeruginosaAnswer: a) Escherichia coli
Which fungus is commonly associated with oral thrush and other candidal infections?
a) Candida albicans
b) Aspergillus fumigatus
c) Cryptococcus neoformans
d) Histoplasma capsulatumAnswer: a) Candida albicans
What is the most common cause of viral meningitis?
a) Herpes simplex virus
b) Enteroviruses
c) Varicella-zoster virus
d) CytomegalovirusAnswer: b) Enteroviruses
Which bacterium is known for causing whooping cough?
a) Bordetella pertussis
b) Mycobacterium leprae
c) Haemophilus influenzae
d) Streptococcus pneumoniaeAnswer: a) Bordetella pertussis
Which virus is primarily responsible for the common cold?
a) Rhinovirus
b) Coronavirus
c) Adenovirus
d) Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)Answer: a) Rhinovirus
What is the causative agent of Malaria?
a) Plasmodium species (e.g., Plasmodium falciparum)
b) Leptospira interrogans
c) Trypanosoma brucei
d) Babesia microtiAnswer: a) Plasmodium species (e.g., Plasmodium falciparum)
Which pathogen is associated with the development of Legionnaires’ disease?
a) Legionella pneumophila
b) Pseudomonas aeruginosa
c) Mycobacterium avium
d) Francisella tularensisAnswer: a) Legionella pneumophila
What is the common name for the infection caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani?
a) Tetanus
b) Botulism
c) Gas gangrene
d) DiphtheriaAnswer: a) Tetanus
Which virus is responsible for causing Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection?
a) Human Immunodeficiency Virus
b) Human Papillomavirus
c) Hepatitis B Virus
d) Hepatitis C VirusAnswer: a) Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Which pathogen causes the disease known as “Fifth Disease”?
a) Parvovirus B19
b) Human Herpesvirus 6
c) Cytomegalovirus
d) Epstein-Barr VirusAnswer: a) Parvovirus B19
What bacterium is a known cause of peptic ulcers?
a) Helicobacter pylori
b) Campylobacter jejuni
c) Salmonella typhi
d) Vibrio choleraeAnswer: a) Helicobacter pylori
