Infectious Diseases — Flashcards

Flashcard 211: nasal carriers are more dangerous than throat carriers in _____

Answer: diphtheria

Extra: In Diphtheria, nasal carriers are considered more dangerous than throat carriers because they shed the organism for a longer period and are more likely to contaminate the environment and hands.

Flashcard 212: Peak incidence of **Kala-azar (Visceral Leishmaniasis)** is in the **_____** years age group

Answer: 5-15

Flashcard 213: _____ identified vector of yellow fever

Answer: walter reed

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Flashcard 214: incubation period for typhoid is _____

Answer: 10-14 days

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Flashcard 215: Identify the current National TB program of India (formerly RNTCP): _____

Answer: NTEP (National Tuberculosis Elimination Program)

Flashcard 216: Dukoral vaccine for cholera is effective for _____

Answer: 2 years

Flashcard 217: Identify the national program/organization in India responsible for HIV/AIDS control: _____

Answer: NACP (Programme) / NACO (Organisation)

Flashcard 218: _____ is the disinfectant used for typhoid

Answer: cresol

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Flashcard 219: 4adb8d5cdc8e4167b74ef969e539af46-ao-4

Answer: TB a public health problem

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Flashcard 220: _____ is a high specificity method for diagnosis of lymphatic filariasis

Answer: DEC provocation test

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