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Match the following. List 1 (Deficiency) List 2 (Vitamin) A. Common Cold 1. Haemophilis pertussis B. Food Poisoning 2. Rhino Virus C. Whooping Cough 3. Streptococcus D. Sore throat 4. Clostridium Botulinum  

Match the following. List 1 (Deficiency) List 2 (Vitamin) A. Common Cold 1. Haemophilis pertussis B. Food Poisoning 2. Rhino Virus C. Whooping Cough 3. Streptococcus D. Sore throat 4. Clostridium Botulinum   Correct Answer A - 2, B - 4, C - 1, D - 3

Explanation

  • The common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. The most commonly implicated viruses are Influenza, Rhinovirus and Coronavirus.
  • Food poisoning is mostly caused by the consumption of food that is contaminated with bacteria/microorganisms like Clostridium Botulinum, Salmonella, Listeria,  or E.coli.
    • Although rarely but parasites like Toxoplasma and virus-like the Norwalk virus can also cause food poisoning.
    • Symptoms of food poisoning include- nausea, bloody stool, fever, fatigue, and abdominal pain.
  • Whooping cough is also known as Pertussis.
    • Pertussis is a bacterial infection of the respiratory tract caused by Bordetella Pertussis.
    • It is a highly contagious disease that causes inflammation in the upper respiratory tract.
    • After a few days, mucus starts developing in the tract which causes an uncontrollable cough.
    • It is called whooping cough because of the sound of 'whoop' which follows the rapid coughs.
    • The infants are at higher risk, but the adults whose acquired immunity has faded away are also at risk.
    • A runny nose, nasal congestion, and fever are the initial symptoms.
  • Scarlet fever and septic sore throat are diseases caused by Streptococcus pyogenes.

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