Question

Diseases are broadly grouped into infection and non-infectious diseases. In the list given below, identify infectious diseases.

I. Cancer

II. Influenza
III. Allergy

IV. Smallpox

• A. I and II
• B. II and II
• C. III and IV
• D. II and IV

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

II and IV

• Cancer is a genetic and noninfectious disease
• Influenza is a viral infection caused by the Influenza virus. It is commonly known as Flu and is a highly contagious disease. It spreads by direct contact, by using the articles used by the infected person, and also by droplets.
• Allergies are also non-infectious.
• Smallpox is caused by the Variola virus. It is a highly contagious disease with no cure. Smallpox has been eradicated completely owing to the massive vaccination campaigns across countries.

So, the correct answer is, 'Influenza' and 'Small Pox'.