Correct Answer : Leprosy
Hansen's disease (also known as leprosy) is an infection caused by slow-growing bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae. It can affect the nerves, skin, eyes, and lining of the nose (nasal mucosa). With early diagnosis and treatment, the disease can be cured.
Correct Answer : Tuberculosis
Bedaquiline has been released specifically to treat TB patients with bacteria that are resistant to rifampicin as well as to isoniazid, another core anti-TB drug, and thus suffer from multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB).
Correct Answer : Varicella zoster Virus
Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It can cause an itchy, blister-like rash. The rash first appears on the chest, back, and face, and then spreads over the entire body, causing between 250 and 500 itchy blisters.
Correct Answer : Increase in blood pressure
Hypertension is the term used to describe high blood pressure. Untreated high blood pressure can lead to many medical problems. These include heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, eye problems, and other health issues. Blood pressure readings are given as two numbers.
Correct Answer : Scurvy
What is scurvy? Scurvy happens when there is a lack of vitamin C, or ascorbic acid. The deficiency leads to symptoms of weakness, anemia, gum disease, and skin problems. This is because vitamin C is needed for making collagen, an important component in connective tissues.
Correct Answer : Chronic diarrhoea
Correct Answer : Cinchona
Correct Answer : silicosis
Correct Answer : Asbestos
Correct Answer : Shingles
