Diseases

• What bacterium causes Tuberculosis (TB)?

  Mycobacterium tuberculosis
• What are the primary symptoms of Tuberculosis (TB)?

  Coughing, weight loss, and fatigue
• How is Tuberculosis (TB) primarily spread?

  Via airborne droplets
• What organism causes Malaria?

  Plasmodium species
• How is Malaria transmitted?

  By Anopheles mosquitoes
• What are the symptoms of Malaria?

  Fever, chills, and anemia
• What cells are affected by Malaria?

  Red blood cells
• What virus causes HIV/AIDS?

  Human Immunodeficiency Virus
• What does HIV attack in the body?

  The immune system
• How is HIV spread?

  Through blood, sexual contact, and mother to child
• What viruses cause Influenza?

  Influenza viruses
• What are common symptoms of Influenza?

  Fever, muscle aches, and respiratory symptoms
• Who is at risk for severe complications from Influenza?

  The elderly and immunocompromised
• What bacterium causes Cholera?

  Vibrio cholerae
• What are the symptoms of Cholera?

  Severe diarrhea, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalance
• How is Cholera spread?

  Through contaminated water and food
• What are the types of Hepatitis?

  A, B, C, D, E
• What organ does Hepatitis affect?

  The liver
• What are common symptoms of Hepatitis?

  Jaundice, fatigue, and potential liver failure
• What virus causes COVID-19?

  SARS-CoV-2
• What system does COVID-19 primarily affect?

  The respiratory system
• What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

  Symptoms range from mild to severe pneumonia
• How is COVID-19 spread?

  Through respiratory droplets
• What bacterium causes Typhoid fever?

  Salmonella typhi
• What are the symptoms of Typhoid fever?

  Fever, abdominal pain, and diarrhea
• How is Typhoid fever spread?

  Through contaminated food or water
• What genetic disorder is caused by mutations in the CFTR gene?

  Cystic Fibrosis
• What does Cystic Fibrosis lead to?

  Thick mucus production
• How is Cystic Fibrosis inherited?

  In an autosomal recessive pattern
• What genetic mutation causes Sickle Cell Anemia?

  Mutation in the hemoglobin gene (HBB)
• What does Sickle Cell Anemia result in?

  Misshaped red blood cells
• How is Sickle Cell Anemia inherited?

  In an autosomal recessive pattern
• What genetic condition is associated with an extra copy of chromosome 21?

  Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
• What are the effects of Down Syndrome?

  Developmental delays and intellectual disability
• What genetic disorder is caused by a mutation in the HTT gene?

  Huntington’s Disease
• What does Huntington’s Disease lead to?

  Progressive neurodegeneration
• How is Huntington’s Disease inherited?

  In an autosomal dominant pattern
• What causes Hemophilia?

  Mutations in genes for clotting factors
• What is the result of Hemophilia?

  Inability to form blood clots properly
• How is Hemophilia inherited?

  In an X-linked recessive pattern