Question

The symptom of a disease is given below. The pathogen multiplies using the genetic mechanism of lymphocytes and the number of lymphocytes decreases considerably and reduces the immunity of the body.

a. Identify the disease. 

b. Identify the pathogen. 

c. Explain how this disease does not spread.

Answer 1

a. AIDS 

b. HIV 

c.

• By touch, shaking hands, coughing, sneezing, etc.
• Through insects like mosquitoes, houseflies, etc.
• By staying together and sharing food.
• By using same toilets.
• By taking bath in the same pond.