Question

Name the causative organism and preventive measures for each of the following.
a. Swine Flu
b. Typhoid
c. Filariasis
d. Syphilis

Answer 1

Hint: One preventive measure is common to all these diseases and others one according to the disease and causative agent is different for all the above given diseases or infection.

Complete answer:
First of all causative organisms means the organism which causes the disease and preventive measures are taken in order to prevent the disease. Let's start with the first one-
> Swine Flu- It is a respiratory disease which infects the respiratory tract of pigs. It is contagious about one day before symptoms develop and about five to seven days after symptoms develop.
Causative organism: Causative agent for swine flu is Swine influenza virus (H1N1)
Preventive measures:
- Vaccination is the best way to avoid becoming infected from influenza virus.
- Avoid touching the mouth and nose to avoid the germs going into your body.
- One should cover nose and mouth with tissue while sneezing and then throw it into the bin after that otherwise the germs can spread.

> Typhoid- This is also called typhoid fever. This spreads through contaminated food and water.
Causative organism: It is caused by virulent bacteria which is Salmonella typhi
Preventive measure:
- Proper sanitisation in order to avoid the spread of bacteria.
- Use of boiled water can also prevent this as boiled water kills germs present in it.
- Avoid eating raw fruits and vegetables.

> Filariasis- It is a parasitic disease which affects lymph nodes and lymph vessels. It spreads by infected mosquitoes as their bite deposits the parasites which then travels the lymph system.
Causative organism: It is caused by Wuchereria bancrofti.
Preventive measure:
- Avoid mosquito bite by personal protection measures.
- Vector control is the best option to prevent it.
- It can be eliminated by stopping the spread of infection through chemotherapy.

> Syphilis- It is a bacterial infection which spreads due to oral and anal sexual activity. It is highly contagious.
Causative organism: It is caused by Treponema pallidum
Preventive measures:
- It can be prevented by avoiding oral and anal sexual activity.
- Proper hygiene conditions should be maintained.
- Use latex condoms, it can prevent risk of contracting syphilis.

Note: All the diseases have different causative agents and preventions but the most common prevention is to maintain personal hygiene which is very important in daily life to prevent any kind of diseases. You can write this prevention in any disease which is a key point.