Eliminating Infectious Agents


 
 
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Eliminating Infectious Agents

Eliminating Infectious Agents: As you know, infectious diseases are caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoan parasites and worms. These infectious agents differ from each other in many ways. So, a drug that kills one type of infectious agent, does not work on others. However, within a type of organism like, say, bacteria, there are a number of similarities in structure and life processes. So, a drug may work against a number of species of bacteria. Therefore, in our fight against these infectious agents, it makes sense to focus on each kind of infectious agent separately. Among infectious diseases, those caused by bacteria and viruses are more common.

Elimination of infecticious diseases: 

  • Through vaccination
  • By the use of antibiotics
  • Maintiaining proper hygiene
  • Avoid travelling and going to work when you fall ill.
  • Avoid sharing used personal belongings  such as razor, glass, tooth brush, comb etc.
  • Special care should be taken while going to hospitals such as wearing mask, using using sanitizer,etc. 
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    Question : 1

    Penicillin is an ___________________.

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

    Which of the following disease is caused by fungi ?

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 3

    What is the most important way to stop infections from being spread?

    Right Option : A
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