Q. With reference to the Meningitis, consider the following statements:
1. It can be caused by viruses as well as by bacteria also.
2. The disease can spread through close contact with the patient.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Meningitis is a serious medical condition involving an infection and inflammation of the meninges, which are the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. These membranes are called meninges. It can be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, or non-infectious agents like medications or autoimmune diseases.
Statement 2 is correct: The disease can spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Close contact can also lead to transmission.
Source: WHO
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