State PCS PYQPrelims 2022

UPPCS · प्रश्न 64

The bacillus Haemophilus influenzae causes:

  1. A form of meningitis in young children
  2. Influenza
  3. Whooping cough
  4. Pneumonia
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या

उत्तर: (C) Whooping cough

व्याख्या

The official key gives whooping cough; note that Haemophilus influenzae type b is best known for causing meningitis and pneumonia in young children, while whooping cough is caused by Bordetella pertussis. (As per the official UPPSC answer key.)