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Match the disease in Column I with the appropriate items (pathogen/ prevention/ treatment) in Column II.
Column I
- A. Amoebiasis
- B. Diphtheria
- C. Cholera
- D. Syphilis
Column II
- i. Treponema pallidum
- ii. Use only sterilized food and water
- iii. DPT Vaccine
- iv. Use oral rehydration therapy
Correct answer: A → ii, B → iii, C → iv, D → i
Detailed Solution
Amoebiasis (amoebic dysentery) is caused by the protozoan Entamoeba histolytica. It spreads through food and water contaminated with faecal matter carrying the cysts, so it is prevented by using only sterilized food and water. Amoebiasis - Use only sterilized food and water.
Diphtheria is caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae and is prevented by the DPT vaccine (Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus). Diphtheria - DPT vaccine.
Cholera is caused by Vibrio cholerae and leads to severe diarrhoea and dehydration; it is treated by oral rehydration therapy (ORS) to replace the lost water and salts. Cholera - Use oral rehydration therapy.
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the spirochaete bacterium Treponema pallidum. Syphilis - Treponema pallidum.
Correct match: A-ii, B-iii, C-iv, D-i.
Diphtheria is caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae and is prevented by the DPT vaccine (Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus). Diphtheria - DPT vaccine.
Cholera is caused by Vibrio cholerae and leads to severe diarrhoea and dehydration; it is treated by oral rehydration therapy (ORS) to replace the lost water and salts. Cholera - Use oral rehydration therapy.
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the spirochaete bacterium Treponema pallidum. Syphilis - Treponema pallidum.
Correct match: A-ii, B-iii, C-iv, D-i.