Causative Agents of Disease: Multiple Choice

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01The deadly disease Rabies, which affects the central nervous system, is caused by what type of pathogen?
02Tetanus, often called 'lockjaw,' is a serious infection caused by what type of pathogen?
03Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, a fatal degenerative brain disorder, is caused by an abnormal form of what agent?
04Cholera, an acute diarrheal illness, is caused by infection of the intestine with what type of pathogen?
05What type of pathogen causes Tuberculosis (TB)?
06The common flu, or influenza, is caused by what type of infectious agent?
07Malaria, a life-threatening disease transmitted by mosquitoes, is caused by what type of pathogen?
08Lyme disease, transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks, is caused by what type of pathogen?
09Tinea pedis, commonly known as Athlete's Foot, is a common infection caused by what type of organism?
10Measles, a highly contagious childhood disease preventable by vaccine, is caused by what type of infectious agent?
11Giardiasis, an intestinal infection marked by cramps and diarrhea, is caused by what type of microscopic parasite?
12Despite its name, Ringworm is not caused by a worm. What type of pathogen is the actual cause?