Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System Quiz

Which microbe causes tetanus?

• Cryptococcus neoformans

• Clostridium tetani

• Mycobacterium leprae

• Clostridium botulinum

What is the prevention method for botulism?

• Proper canning

• Vaccination

• Use of antibiotics

• Mosquito control

What is the characteristic symptom of lepromatous (progressive) form of leprosy?

• Disfiguring nodules over body

• Loss of sensation in skin areas

• Sore throat and nausea

• Muscle spasms

How is poliovirus transmitted?

• Blood transfusion

• Respiratory route

• Animal bite

• Ingestion

What is the initial symptom of rabies virus infection?

• Muscle spasms of the mouth and pharynx

• Restlessness

• Loss of sensation in skin areas

• Nausea

What is the primary method of prevention for arboviral encephalitis?

• Proper canning

• Mosquito control

• Use of antibiotics

• Vaccination

What is the primary method of transmission for African Trypanosomiasis?

• Blood transfusion

• Respiratory route

• Tsetse fly

• Ingestion