Question

1. A person is suffering from sudden chills, nasal discharge, sneezing, fever with cough and
inflammation of respiratory mucosa.
(i) Are these symptoms associated with bacterial or viral infections?
( (ii) Mention one strategy for its prevention and control.​

Answer 1

Answers:

(i) Bacterial infection

• (ii)Always keep your hands clean. .

• Follow tips for Coughing and sneezing without contaminating.

• Avoid touching your nose, eyes and mouth with unwashed hands. .

• Avoid touching your nose, eyes and mouth. .

• Avoid contact with people that are sick as they may be contagious

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Answer 2

Answer:

i. These symptoms are associated with a viral infection called influenza. Its causative organism is Myxovirus Influenzae.

ii. This disease can be prevented and controlled by the isolation of the patient. Antiviral drug therapy like Amantadine and Rimantidine can help in treatment.