Which of these is an acute disease?
(a) Common cold
(b) Elephantiasis
(c) AIDS
(d) Jaundice
Answers
Answer:
Elephantiasis
Explanation:
As per the question
Acute disease :
A disease or disorder that lasts a short time, comes on rapidly and is accompanied by distinct symptoms. ( compare chronic disease )
In an acute condition symptoms appear and change or worsen rapidly, as in heart attack.
A chronic condition developed and worsen over an extended period of time, as in atherosclerosis
Common cold
Explanation:
The duration of the disease is one factor that helps us perceive the disease as acute or chronic. An acute disease is one which is over very soon, and will not have time to cause major effects on general health, like the common cold or cough.
On the contrary, chronic diseases last for a long time, even as much as a lifetime, and cause major effects on the health of the person.