UPSC CMS PSM - Epidemiology of Communicable Diseases

The most important immediate public-health action after a probable measles case is identified is to:

Consider the following statements:

1. In the context of the question, “Wait for several secondary cases” is the most appropriate conclusion.
2. In the context of the question, “Give antibiotics to all contacts” is the most appropriate conclusion.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A sputum-positive pulmonary tuberculosis patient primarily transmits infection through:

Consider the following statements:

1. Infectious pulmonary TB generates fine aerosols that remain suspended and can reach alveoli of susceptible contacts.
2. In the context of the question, “Contaminated food” is the most appropriate conclusion.
3. In the context of the question, “Airborne droplet nuclei” is the most appropriate conclusion.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

During investigation of a communicable-disease event, the rapid-response team reviews the relevant transmission and control principle.

In malaria, the definitive host of Plasmodium is:

Select the single best answer.

The vector responsible for urban dengue transmission commonly breeds in:

Consider the following statements:

1. Aedes aegypti commonly breeds near homes in containers such as tyres, coolers and tanks and typically bites during daytime.
2. In the context of the question, “Clean water collections in artificial containers” is the most appropriate conclusion.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The cornerstone of cholera case management is:

Consider the following statements:

1. In the context of the question, “Antidiarrhoeal drugs alone” is the most appropriate conclusion.
2. In the context of the question, “Immediate surgery” is the most appropriate conclusion.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?