Examkin

Question

Difficulty: EasyHuman Physiology, Health, and Diseases

Infectious human diseases are caused by various types of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, and protozoa. Which of the following diseases is caused by a bacterial infection?

  1. CholeraAnswer
  2. B
    Influenza
  3. C
    Sleeping Sickness
  4. D
    Measles

Answer

Cholera is the disease caused by a bacterial pathogen (Vibrio cholerae).
The option specifying Cholera is correct because Cholera is caused by Vibrio cholerae, a flagellated bacterium transmitted primarily through water contaminated with human fecal matter.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the causative agent of Cholera
Cholera is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.
Vibrio cholerae is a comma-shaped bacterium that causes severe watery diarrhea and dehydration.
2
Analyze the nature of the remaining disease pathogens
Influenza and Measles are caused by viruses, while Sleeping Sickness is caused by a protozoan parasite.
Categorizing each pathogen confirms that only Cholera is bacterial.

Key Concept

Classification of Infectious Human Diseases by Pathogen Type
Estimated Time:45s
Rate this question

Topics

Human Physiology, Health, and Diseases

More questions from this topic