Q. With reference to Diphtheria, consider the following statements;
1.It is also known as whooping cough and it is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis.
2.Diphtheria particularly affects children aged 1 to 5 years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?;
Answer: B
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Diphtheria is primarily caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
Note: Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis.
Statement 2 is correct: Diphtheria particularly affects children aged 1 to 5 years. Occurrence of diphtheria cases in under-five children reflects low coverage of primary diphtheria vaccination.
Source: Indian Express
