Practice MCQ For Govt Pharmacist Exam, in this article we will solve, Practice Multiple Choice Questions on the Infectious Diseases. Read following article for your reference.
Pathophysiology of Infectious Diseases
Which of the following bacteria is a common cause of bacterial meningitis?
A) Escherichia coli
B) Neisseria meningitidis
C) Staphylococcus aureus
D) Bacillus anthracis
What is the primary site of infection for viral meningitis?
A) Liver
B) Gastrointestinal tract
C) Respiratory system
D) Skin
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of meningitis?
A) Headache
B) Fever
C) Stiff neck
D) Diarrhea
What triggers the inflammatory response in bacterial meningitis?
A) Endotoxins
B) Exotoxins
C) Viral particles
D) Fungal spores
Which type of meningitis is generally less severe?
A) Bacterial
B) Viral
C) Fungal
D) Parasitic
What is the causative agent of typhoid fever?
A) Salmonella typhi
B) Vibrio cholerae
C) Shigella dysenteriae
D) Escherichia coli
How is typhoid fever primarily transmitted?
A) Airborne droplets
B) Contaminated food and water
C) Direct contact
D) Vector-borne
Where do Salmonella typhibacteria multiply within the body?
A) Intestinal mucosa
B) Liver, spleen, and bone marrow
C) Bloodstream
D) Lymph nodes
Which immune cells are involved in the body’s response to Salmonella typhi?
A) Macrophages and neutrophils
B) T cells and B cells
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
What mechanism allows Salmonella typhito evade the immune system?
A) Producing exotoxins
B) Surviving within macrophages
C) Forming biofilms
D) Releasing enzymes
What is the causative agent of leprosy?
A) Mycobacterium tuberculosis
B) Mycobacterium leprae
C) Streptococcus pyogenes
D) Staphylococcus aureus
How is leprosy primarily transmitted?
A) Contaminated food and water
B) Direct skin contact
C) Respiratory droplets
D) Vector-borne
Which cells are targeted by Mycobacterium lepraein the peripheral nerves?
A) Schwann cells
B) Neurons
C) Astrocytes
D) Microglia
What type of immune response is associated with tuberculoid leprosy?
A) Strong cell-mediated immune response
B) Weak cell-mediated immune response
C) Strong humoral immune response
D) Weak humoral immune response
What is a characteristic feature of lepromatous leprosy?
A) Localized skin lesions
B) Extensive skin lesions
C) No nerve damage
D) Rapid recovery
What is the causative agent of tuberculosis?
A) Mycobacterium leprae
B) Mycobacterium tuberculosis
C) Streptococcus pneumoniae
D) Neisseria meningitidis
How is tuberculosis primarily transmitted?
A) Contaminated food and water
B) Direct skin contact
C) Airborne droplets
D) Vector-borne
Where do Mycobacterium tuberculosisbacteria initially colonize in the body?
A) Liver
B) Alveoli in the lungs
C) Intestinal mucosa
D) Bloodstream
What is the primary immune cell involved in containing Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
A) Neutrophils
B) Alveolar macrophages
C) T cells
D) B cells
What structure is formed by the immune system to contain Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
A) Biofilm
B) Granuloma
C) Abscess
D) Cyst
What characterizes latent tuberculosis infection?
A) Active bacterial multiplication
B) Dormant bacteria within granulomas
C) Widespread bacterial dissemination
D) Severe symptoms
What can trigger the reactivation of latent tuberculosis?
A) Strong immune system
B) Weak immune system
C) Antibiotic treatment
D) Vaccination
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of active tuberculosis?
A) Persistent cough
B) Weight loss
C) Night sweats
D) Diarrhea
What is the primary method of diagnosing tuberculosis?
A) Blood test
B) Chest X-ray
C) Skin test (Mantoux test)
D) Urine test
Which of the following is a common complication of untreated tuberculosis?
A) Liver failure
B) Kidney failure
C) Respiratory failure
D) Heart failure
Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus?
A) Meningitis
B) Typhoid
C) Leprosy
D) Tuberculosis
Which of the following diseases primarily affects the peripheral nerves?
A) Meningitis
B) Typhoid
C) Leprosy
D) Tuberculosis
Which of the following diseases is transmitted through contaminated food and water?
A) Meningitis
B) Typhoid
C) Leprosy
D) Tuberculosis
Which of the following diseases involves the formation of granulomas?
A) Meningitis
B) Typhoid
C) Leprosy
D) Tuberculosis
Which of the following diseases can be prevented by vaccination?
A) Meningitis
B) Typhoid
C) Leprosy
D) Tuberculosis
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