Latest Diseases General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

Two cases of Norovirus have been discovered in which Indian state?

A)

Kerala

B)

Karnataka

C)

Tamil Nadu

D)

Telangana

Correct Answer : Kerala

The Kerala government confirmed two cases of Norovirus in children on June 5, 2022. Kerala Health Minister Veena George confirmed that norovirus infection has been detected in two children in the Vizhinjam area of capital Thiruvananthapuram and their health condition is stable.

Norovirus, which spreads through contaminated food and water, is known to be 'highly contagious'.

What is Norovirus?

Norovirus is a contagious virus that induces vomiting and diarrhea upon infection. Due to its impact on the gastrointestinal system of the body, the virus is also called as stomach flu or stomach bug. Not just kids, anyone can get affected by the Norovirus. These viruses are notorious in spreading quickly through contaminated foods and surfaces. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that one can get Norovirus infection several times in life as there are different types of these viruses and infection from one, does not provide protection against the rest of them. As per a research study, "human norovirus, previously known as Norwalk virus, was first identified in stool specimens collected during an outbreak of gastroenteritis in Norwalk, OH, and was the first viral agent shown to cause gastroenteritis. Illness due to this virus was initially described in 1929 as “winter vomiting disease” due to its seasonal predilection and the frequent preponderance of patients with vomiting as a primary symptom. "The virus was identified following an outbreak in 1968. During that time, 98% of the infected individuals complained of nausea, 92% of vomiting, 58% had abdominal cramps, 52% complained of lethargy, 38% had diarrhea, and 34% had fever.

Source : Times of India

2 .

A 47-year-old man died of "West Nile Fever" in which state on May 29th 2022?

A)

Assam

B)

Kerala

C)

Maharashtra

D)

Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer : Kerala

A 47-year-old man died on Sunday(29th May 2022) because of the West Nile Virus in Kerala’s Thrissur district, the first death in the state caused by the vector-borne infection in the last three years. It has sent authorities in the state into a tizzy with the health department issuing directions to eliminate mosquito breeding to prevent the disease.

The man developed fever and other symptoms on 17 May and after getting treatment from various hospitals, he was admitted to the government medical college in Thrissur, where he was diagnosed with West Nile fever.

Kerala health minister Veena George said that controlling the growth of mosquitoes and carrying out a source destruction are essential to prevent this illness.

Source : First Post

3 .

Which country has become the first country to introduce compulsory monkeypox quarantine?

A)

Spain

B)

Belgium

C)

Germany

D)

Denmark

Correct Answer : Belgium

Belgium has become the first country in the world to make 21-day quarantine compulsory for the Monkeypox patients. The decision came after four cases of the disease were reported last week in the country. The Belgian Institute of Tropical Medicine said that the risk of a larger outbreak in the country is low.

4 .

Which Indian state has reported the first case of BA.4 Omicron Variant?

A)

Kerala

B)

Gujarat

C)

Maharashtra

D)

Telangana

Correct Answer : Telangana

The very first confirmed case of the BA.4 Omicron variant in India has been reported from Hyderabad, Telangana, as per the recent data available with the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG). The group of genetic laboratories are currently working to identify new variants of SARS-CoV-2 from Indian Covid-19 positive patients. This is first the first time that the BA.4 variant of Omicron has been reported in India.

It is important to note that the BA.4 Omicron variant was identified by geneticists from the sample of a Covid positive individual in Hyderabad, which was collected on May 9th, 2022. Since January, both the BA.4 and BA.5 variants of Omicron have been associated with the fifth Covid wave in South Africa, a fresh wave of infections in the US and Europe.

New omicron sublineages, discovered by South African scientists this month, are likely able to evade vaccines and natural immunity from prior infections, the head of gene sequencing units that produced a study on the strains said.

As per reports, the BA.4 and BA.5 sublineages appear to be more infectious than the earlier BA.2 lineage, which itself was more infectious than the original omicron variant, said Tulio de Oliveira, the head of the institutes at the universities of KwaZulu-Natal and Stellenbosch, as per Bloomberg report..

Source : Mint

5 .

Which Indian state has reported at least 82 cases of Tomato Fever?

A)

Assam

B)

Haryana

C)

Kerala

D)

Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer : Kerala

Kerala has reported at least 82 cases of Tomato Fever in Kollam city, as per local media. Tomato fever also known as Tomato flu is a rare kind of viral infection that is affecting children below the age of 5.

The state health department is reportedly monitoring the situation closely and has taken preventive measures in the areas where the cases have been reported-Aryankavu, Anchal and Neduvathur. The Anganwadi centres in the areas have been closed while authorities launched awareness campaigns in the villages.

Symptoms of 'Tomato fever' :

* Colour change in hands and legs

* Tiredness

* Joint pain

* Abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea

* Coughing, sneezing, wheezing, or runny nose

* High fever

* Body aches

Prevention of tomato flu : Though the health officials said that the virus is not lethal and could be treated, here are some points to prevent this virus:

* Do not scratch the blisters

* Stay hydrated by drinking boiled water.

* Maintain proper hygiene.

* Avoid close contact with the infected person.

* Use warm water for bathing

* Take proper rest to avoid the long-lasting effect of the disease

Source : Republicworld

6 .

Which nation's health agency has confirmed a case of Monkeypox?

A)

UK

B)

US

C)

India

D)

China

Correct Answer : UK

UK Health Security Agency confirmed that an individual has been diagnosed with monkeypox in England. The patient has a recent travel history from Nigeria, where the virus is believed to have been contracted. Monkeypox is a rare viral infection that does not spread easily between individuals. The infected individual is being treated at an expert disease unit in London.

Source : GOV.UK

7 .

US FDA has limited the use of which company's COVID-19 vaccine over blood clot risk?

A)

Pfizer

B)

Moderna

C)

Johnson & Johnson

D)

AstraZeneca

Correct Answer : Johnson & Johnson

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) limited the authorized use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine on May 5, 2022 saying that it can cause "life-threatening blood clots". The FDA determined that the risk of thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS) warrants limiting the authorized use of the vaccine. TTS is a syndrome of rare and potentially life-threatening blood clots in combination with low levels of blood platelets.

8 .

Which country has become the first one to suspend the Covid-19 vaccination programme?

A)

Japan

B)

Denmark

C)

Poland

D)

Sweden

Correct Answer : Denmark

Denmark has become the first country in the world to suspend the COVID-19 vaccination programme. Danish Health Authority said that the epidemic has been brought under control and that the country was in a "good position". Denmark's health officials stated that the invitations for vaccinations would no longer be issued after May 15th.

9 .

The first known human case of H3N8 bird flu has been reported in which country?

A)

China

B)

Japan

C)

India

D)

South Korea

Correct Answer : China

China has reported the first known human case of the H3N8 strain of avian flu in a 4-year-old boy living in the Central Henan province of China. The Chinese health authorities have, however, said that there is a low risk of widespread transmission among the people.

10 .

What is the name of the new COVID variant that has reportedly been detected in Mumbai?

A)

CE

B)

CX

C)

XD

D)

XE

Correct Answer : XE

India reported its first case of a new COVID-19 Omicron XE variant on April 6, 2022 after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) confirmed that a 50-year-old woman with a travel history to South Africa may have been infected with the variant.

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