UPSC Prelims 2006·GS1·science-and-technology·science and technology

Consider the following statements: 1. Meningococcal Meningitis is transmitted from person to person by mosquito bites. 2. Vomiting and neck pain are two of the symptoms of Meningococcal meningitis. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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  1. A1 only
  2. B2 onlyCorrect
  3. CBoth 1 and 2
  4. DNeither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect because Meningococcal Meningitis is a bacterial infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis. It is transmitted from person to person through respiratory or throat secretions, such as droplets from coughing, sneezing, or kissing. It is not transmitted by mosquito bites. Statement 2 is correct because the common symptoms of this disease include a stiff neck, high fever, sensitivity to light, confusion, headaches, and vomiting. Therefore, only statement 2 is correct, making B the right option.
science-and-technology: Consider the following statements: 1. Meningococcal Meningitis is transmitted from person to person by mosquito bites. 2

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