Which of the following pair of human disease – microorganism – mode of transmission is correct?
I. Tuberculosis – Virus – Air
II. Chicken Pox – Virus – Water/Food
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Neither I nor II.
Tuberculosis (TB):
Microorganism: Bacterium (Mycobacterium tuberculosis)
Mode of Transmission: Airborne droplets. TB is transmitted through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes, releasing droplets that contain the bacteria.
Chicken Pox:
Microorganism: Virus (Varicella-zoster virus)
Mode of Transmission: Airborne droplets or direct contact with fluid from blisters. Chicken pox is primarily spread through respiratory droplets and contact with the blisters of an infected person.