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Consider the following list of bacteria and the infections they cause in humans.
Which one of the following combinations correctly matches these micro-organisms and the infections they cause in humans?
Consider the following list of bacteria and the infections they cause in humans.
Which one of the following combinations correctly matches these micro-organisms and the infections they cause in humans?
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When matching diseases with causative organisms, remember that many pathogens have well-established associations with certain infections.
Updated On: Dec 24, 2025
- P-2; Q-1; R-4; S-3
- P-2; Q-3; R-1; S-4
- P-3; Q-4; R-1; S-2
- P-3; Q-4; R-2; S-1
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
We are asked to match each bacteria with the infection it causes. Let's go through the options systematically.
- Staphylococcus aureus (P): Known to cause postoperative infections.
- Shigella sp. (Q): Causes diarrhoea.
- Neisseria sp. (R): Known for causing meningitis.
- Yersinia pestis (S): Causes plague.
Now, match the correct pairs: - P → Postoperative infection (Option 3)
- Q → Diarrhoea (Option 4)
- R → Meningitis (Option 1)
- S → Plague (Option 2)
Thus, the correct combination is P-3; Q-4; R-1; S-2, which matches Option (C).
- Staphylococcus aureus (P): Known to cause postoperative infections.
- Shigella sp. (Q): Causes diarrhoea.
- Neisseria sp. (R): Known for causing meningitis.
- Yersinia pestis (S): Causes plague.
Now, match the correct pairs: - P → Postoperative infection (Option 3)
- Q → Diarrhoea (Option 4)
- R → Meningitis (Option 1)
- S → Plague (Option 2)
Thus, the correct combination is P-3; Q-4; R-1; S-2, which matches Option (C).
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