Question

Arrange the causative agent as per the ascending order of their incubation period for the disease development, as mentioned in bracket: A. Clostridium perfringens (food poisoning) B. Salmonella typhi (Typhoid) C. Bubonic (Plague) D. HIV (AIDS)

• A. A, B, C, D
• B. A, C, B, D
• C. B, C, A, D
• D. C, B, D, A

Hint:

The order of the incubation periods for these diseases from shortest to longest is: Salmonella typhi, Bubonic plague, Clostridium perfringens, HIV.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand the incubation periods of the diseases.

- Clostridium perfringens (food poisoning) has a short incubation period, typically within hours.

- Salmonella typhi (Typhoid) has a moderate incubation period, around 6
-30 days.

- Bubonic plague has an incubation period of about 2
-6 days.

- HIV (AIDS) has a long incubation period, with symptoms often appearing 2
-4 weeks post
-infection, and the full disease may develop over several years.