Question

which of the following diseases can be transmitted through respiratory droplets?
□ measles
□ whooping cough
□ influenza
□ tetanus
□ scabies
□ meningitis

Explanation:

• Measles: Spreads via respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs/sneezes.
• Whooping cough (Pertussis): Transmitted through respiratory droplets from coughing.
• Influenza: Spreads through respiratory droplets from infected individuals.
• Meningitis (some viral forms): Can spread via respiratory droplets, though bacterial meningitis has other routes too.
• Tetanus: Caused by bacteria entering wounds, not respiratory droplets.
• Scabies: Caused by mites, spread through skin - to - skin contact, not respiratory droplets.

Answer:

• Measles
• Whooping cough
• Influenza
• Meningitis (viral forms)