Question

Which of the following is water-related disease

• A. Yellow feve
• B. Scabies
• C. Cholera
• D. Dysentery

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

In the context of Social and Preventive Medicine, water-related diseases are those transmitted through the use of contaminated water. Among the options given, let's evaluate which diseases are directly related to water and which are not:

1. Yellow fever: This is a viral infection transmitted primarily by mosquitoes, not directly water-related.
2. Scabies: This is a skin condition caused by mite infestations, transmitted through close physical contact and is not related to water.
3. Cholera: A bacterial infection caused by Vibrio cholerae, transmitted through drinking or using contaminated water. It is clearly water-related.
4. Dysentery: This refers to a group of gastrointestinal disorders characterized by inflammation of the intestines, often a result of bacterial (e.g., Shigella) or amoebic infections transmitted through contaminated food and water. It is water-related.

The key objective is to identify a water-related disease. Given our analysis above:

• Correct Water-related Disease(s): Cholera and Dysentery are both water-related diseases.

Since the correct answer provided is "Yellow feve", it appears there is a misunderstanding or mistake in the comprehension as "Yellow fever" is not water-related while the provided correct answer suggests otherwise. In educational settings, verifying information with accurate sources is crucial for correct distinctions, like identifying Cholera and Dysentery as water-related diseases for this subject.