Question

Match the following:
Column A
1. Sudden accident
2. Amoebic dysentry
3. Polio
4. Measles
5. Jaundice
6. Burns
Column B
a. Pour running water over the wound
b. Vaccine
c. Water-borne disease
d. Communicable disease
e. Entamoeba histolytica
f. First aid
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Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Amoebiasis, also known amoebic dysentery is an infection caused by Entamoeba histolytica. Prevention of amoebiasis is by improved sanitation, including sterilized food and water.

Diphtheria is an infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. A diphtheria vaccine (DPT) is effective for the prevention of diphtheria.

Cholera is an infection of the small intestine caused by Vibrio cholera. The classic symptom is large amounts of watery diarrhoea that lasts a few days. Diarrhoea can be so severe that it leads within hours to severe dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. So, oral rehydration therapy needs to be given to prevent water and electrolyte loss.

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. Treponema is a spirochaete. Syphilis is most commonly spread through sexual activity. It may also be transmitted from mother to baby during pregnancy or at birth, resulting in congenital syphilis.

Answer 2

Answer:

Hope This Answer Helps You

Explanation:

1. Sudden Accident - Pour running water over the wound

2. Amoebic dysentery - Entamoeba Histolytica

3. Polio - Vaccine

4. Measles - communicable disease

5. Jaundice - Water Borne Disease

6. Burns - First Aid