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Quiz about Bacterial or Viral
Quiz about Bacterial or Viral

Bacterial or Viral Trivia Quiz


Match the diseases with their category, whether they are caused by bacteria or virus. Good luck!

A matching quiz by LoveAnimals555. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Time
4 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
394,418
Updated
Feb 04 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
291
Last 3 plays: Taltarzac (8/10), Guest 66 (10/10), xxFruitcakexx (8/10).
(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
QuestionsChoices
1. Mumps  
  Bacterial
2. Poliomyelitis  
  Bacterial
3. Tuberculosis  
  Bacterial
4. Measles  
  Bacterial
5. Chickenpox  
  Viral
6. Tetanus  
  Bacterial
7. Cholera  
  Viral
8. Dengue fever   
  Viral
9. Typhoid fever  
  Viral
10. Diphtheria  
  Viral





Select each answer

1. Mumps
2. Poliomyelitis
3. Tuberculosis
4. Measles
5. Chickenpox
6. Tetanus
7. Cholera
8. Dengue fever
9. Typhoid fever
10. Diphtheria

Most Recent Scores
Oct 20 2024 : Taltarzac: 8/10
Oct 05 2024 : Guest 66: 10/10
Sep 20 2024 : xxFruitcakexx: 8/10
Sep 12 2024 : Guest 205: 10/10

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Mumps

Answer: Viral

Mumps is a viral disease. It is caused by the mumps virus. The main symptom of the mumps is the swelling of the parotid salivary glands. Mumps can be prevented by a vaccination.
2. Poliomyelitis

Answer: Viral

Poliomyelitis is also a viral disease. It is simply referred as polio or infantile paralysis. (Paralysis is a state in which a particular muscle or group of muscle stop responding to the any kind of stimulation.) It is caused by the polio virus. Poliomyelitis can easily be prevented by the use of polio vaccines. In some cases, it leads to muscle weakness, particularly in the legs.
3. Tuberculosis

Answer: Bacterial

Tuberculosis is an infectious bacterial disease. It is caused by the bacterium, Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis mainly affects the lungs of the host. (The host is the person who has been exposed to the pathogens while pathogens are the disease causing microorganisms.) The main symptoms of tuberculosis are chronic cough and blood in the sputum.
4. Measles

Answer: Viral

Measles is also a viral infection. Measles is caused by the rubeola virus. The most common symptoms of measles are cough, running nose, fever and a red skin rash. Measles can easily be prevented by the use of vaccines.
5. Chickenpox

Answer: Viral

Chickenpox is a contagious and a viral disease. It is caused by the varicella zoster virus. A contagious disease is an infectious disease that can be spread by touching the diseased person or, in some cases, even sharing everyday objects or being in the same room. The main symptoms include small, itchy blisters on the skin and the loss of appetite.
6. Tetanus

Answer: Bacterial

Tetanus is a bacterial disease. It is mainly caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani while some other strains of bacteria may also cause tetanus. Tetanus is also called lockjaw as muscle spasm first occurs in the jaw and is then transferred to the rest of the body. (Muscular spasm is the involuntary, abnormal and continuous contraction of the muscles.)
7. Cholera

Answer: Bacterial

Cholera is a bacterial infection. It is mainly caused by the strains of the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It is mainly an infection of the small intestine. The main symptoms include diarrhoea, vomiting and muscle cramps. (Diarrhoea is a medical condition which leads to the dehydration because of the loose or watery bowel movements.)
8. Dengue fever

Answer: Viral

Dengue fever is also a viral disease. It is caused by dengue virus. The Dengue virus is spread by the mosquito of the genus, Aedes, especially, by Aedes aegypti. The main symptoms of dengue fever are fever, headache, and joint pain. In severe cases, the platelet count is also decreased which leads to bleeding and is sometimes fatal.
9. Typhoid fever

Answer: Bacterial

Typhoid fever or simply typhoid is a bacterial infection. It is caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi. It is generally spread by contaminated water. The main symptoms of the typhoid fever are fever, abdominal pain and headaches. Typhoid can be treated by the use of antibiotics.
10. Diphtheria

Answer: Bacterial

Diphtheria is also a bacterial infection. It is caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. The main and initial symptoms of diphtheria are sore throat, fever and a barking cough. Diphtheria can be prevented by the diphtheria vaccine while it can also be treated with antibiotics.
Source: Author LoveAnimals555

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