Mock Test on Typhoid Fever 20 Questions with Instant Result - Naija Health Media
Victoria Solomon 1. What is typhoid fever?
a) An infectious disease caused by a virus
b) An infectious disease caused by bacteria
c) A non-infectious disease caused by genetic mutations
d) A condition caused by exposure to toxins in the environment
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2. What are the types of typhoid fever?
a) Chronic and acute
b) Localized and disseminated
c) Typhoid and paratyphoid
d) Primary and secondary
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3. What is the causative agent of typhoid fever?
a) Influenza virus
b) Salmonella typhi
c) Streptococcus pneumoniae
d) Staphylococcus aureus
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4. What is the mode of transmission of typhoid fever?
a) Airborne droplets
b) Direct contact with infected fluids
c) Consumption of contaminated food and water
d) Through insect bites
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5. What is the incubation period for typhoid fever?
a) 1-2 days
b) 3-5 days
c) 7-14 days
d) 21-30 days
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6. What are the common signs and symptoms of typhoid fever?
a) Sore throat and cough
b) Abdominal pain and diarrhea
c) Headache and muscle aches
d) Fever, headache, abdominal pain, and diarrhea
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7. What diagnostic tests can be used to confirm typhoid fever?
a) Blood culture and urine culture
b) Chest X-ray and ultrasound
c) CT scan and MRI
d) Electrocardiogram (ECG) and echocardiogram
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8. What is the recommended treatment for typhoid fever?
a) Antibiotics and supportive care
b) Antivirals and bed rest
c) Surgery and radiation therapy
d) Home remedies and herbal supplements
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9. What are the common complications of typhoid fever?
a) Dehydration and electrolyte imbalances
b) Pneumonia and meningitis
c) Intestinal bleeding and perforation
d) All of the above
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10. What are the risk factors for typhoid fever?
a) Travel to areas with poor sanitation
b) Consumption of contaminated food and water
c) Lack of proper hygiene practices
d) All of the above
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11. How can typhoid fever be prevented and controlled?
a) Vaccination
b) Proper hand washing and hygiene practices
c) Safe food and water practices
d) All of the above
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12. What is the name of the vaccine used to prevent typhoid fever?
a) MMR vaccine
b) DTaP vaccine
c) Typhoid vaccine
d) HPV vaccine
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13. What is the duration of protection provided by the typhoid vaccine?
a) 1-2 years
b) 3-5 years
c) 7-10 years
d) Lifetime
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14. Can typhoid fever be transmitted from person to person?
a) Yes, through direct contact with infected fluids
b) No, it can only be contracted through contaminated food and water
c) It depends on the strain of the bacteria
d) None of the above
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15. Is typhoid fever a notifiable disease?
a) Yes, in most countries
b) No, it is not considered a public health threat
c) It depends on the severity of the infection
d) None of the above
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16. What is the recommended duration of antibiotic treatment for typhoid fever?
a) 3-5 days
b) 7-10 days
c) 14-21 days
d) 28-30 days
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17. Can typhoid fever recur after treatment?
a) Yes, if the bacteria are not completely eliminated from the body
b) No, once treated, the infection does not recur
c) It depends on the severity of the infection
d) None of the above
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18. What is the mortality rate of untreated typhoid fever?
a) Less than 1%
b) 2-5%
c) 10-15%
d) More than 20%
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19. What is the most common age group affected by typhoid fever?
a) Infants and young children
b) Adolescents and young adults
c) Middle-aged and elderly individuals
d) All age groups are equally affected
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20. Can typhoid fever be treated with natural remedies and homeopathy?
a) No, antibiotics are the only effective treatment
b) Yes, natural remedies and homeopathy can be used to treat typhoid fever
c) It depends on the severity of the infection
d) None of the above
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