Quiz 1
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Viruses, unlike bacteria, cannot multiply by themselves and do not stay alive outside the host body.
Staphylococci and streptococci are types of viruses that cause conditions such as boils, pneumonia, and dental caries.
The flu virus is spread through the air, and people can infect others before they show any symptoms.
Most people who catch the flu recover on their own within a week, and the flu can be very serious among people in poor health or the elderly.
TB can attack different organs, but lung tuberculosis is the most common form, with symptoms including tiredness, lack of appetite, and coughing.
People infected with TB but not currently ill do not need to be treated with medication.
One always get sick when infected with hepatitis A?
Hepatitis B is a highly infectious virus that primarily affects the liver and can lead to long-term health issues such as liver cirrhosis, liver cancer, and liver failure.
In 90-95% of hepatitis B cases, the infection will resolve spontaneously, leaving the person with natural immunity, while in 5-10% of cases, the virus remains active and the person remains infectious.
Hepatitis C is a virus that affects the liver and can lead to chronic hepatitis C in eighty percent of infected individuals, potentially causing liver cirrhosis and increasing the risk of liver cancer.
There is a vaccine available to prevent hepatitis C infection.
HIV stands for "Human Immunodeficiency Virus" and can eventually develop into AIDS, which stands for "Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome."
HIV can be transmitted through all body fluids equally, including saliva and sweat.