Question

Name the causative organism and preventive measures for each of the following.
(i)Swine flu
(ii) Typhoid
(iii) Filariasis
(iv) Syphilis

Answer 1

The causative organism for swine flu is swine influenza Virus(H1N1). The preventive measures which can be taken are H1N1 vaccination. The use of the paracetamol and anti-viral drug bare also helpful in the prevention and treatment of the disease.

The causative agent of typhoid is Salmonella typhi. The infection is also called as typhoid fever or enteritis. The preventive measures include vaccination, proper sanitary conditions to avoid the spread of bacteria, use of boiled water, protection of eatables from the files and administration of drugs.

The causative organisms for Filariasis is Wuchereria bancrofti. The preventive measures are vector control and chemotherapy. The common preventive measure is the mass drug administration.

The causative organisms for syphilis is Treponema palladium. The infection is a type of bacterial infection. The disease spreads due to contact during intercourse.The prevention measures include the maintenance of hygienic conditions, to avoid going to prostitutes, use of antibiotics like penicillin, tetracycline, erythromycin, etc