Question

Name any four viral diseases. Also mention their symptoms and methods of prevention and cure.

Answer 1

Measles

1. A serious respiratory illness caused by a virus.
2. The mode of transmission is through contaminated air, direct contact
3. Symptoms: Cold, cough, sneezing and headache, followed by fever, red spots, rashes on the body and face
4. Prevention and cure
   1. Proper nursing
   2. Complete rest
   3. Vaccination
   4. Standard medicines.

Hepatitis

1. Hepatitis refers to an inflammatory condition of the liver. It is commonly the result of a viral infection, but there are other possible causes of hepatitis.
2. The mode of transmission is through food and water
3. Symptoms: Fever, decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, urine, skin and eyes turn yellow, liver cells are damaged.
4. Prevention and cure
   1. Use of boiled water.
   2. Proper rest.
   3. Use of properly heated food.
   4. Standard medicines prescribed by physicians (Examples: Entecavir, tenofovir)

Polio

1. Polio is an infectious disease caused by a virus that can spread from person to person and cause paralysis
2. The mode of transmission is through discharge from nose and throat and faecal matter.
3. Symptoms
   1. Flu like symptoms that include nausea, fever, headache.
   2. Paralysis, meningitis, paraesthesia.
4. Prevention and cure: Polio vaccine.

Influenza

1. Influenza is a viral infection that affects the respiratory system — nose, throat and lungs. Influenza is commonly called the flu.
2. Mode of transmission is through coughing and sneezing, contact with personal articles of the diseased person.
3. Symptoms: Severe cold, discharge from nose, fever, muscular pain, inflammation of nose, throat and upper respiratory tract, weakness.
4. Prevention and cure
   1. Proper antibiotics.
   2. Proper rest.
   3. High calorie food to overcome weakness.