Question

The mode of transmission of enteritis is
A. Food poisoning
B. Contaminated air
C. Coming in contact with an infected person
D. All of the above

Answer 1

Enteritis is a disease of the small intestine, in which inflammation and irritation are caused in the small intestine. When enteritis becomes chronic, it may cause dehydration and it becomes a serious health risk. It may also cause digestive disturbances in the stomach (gastritis) and in the large intestine (colitis).

Complete answer:

Option C:
The enteritis is caused due to intake of contaminated food as well as contaminated drinks like water, cold drinks etc. These food materials and drinks are contaminated by pathogenic microorganisms Serratia. It is also caused by some chemical substances like cocaine, due to Radiation therapy and in some genetic diseases. During enteritis symptoms like abdominal pain, cramping, diarrhoea, fever, dehydration etc. may be caused. Enteritis is caused by bacteria Shigella, E. coli, Bacillus, Clostridium, Staphylococcus etc.

Option A:
Food poisoning is caused due to consumption of contaminated, toxic and deteriorated food as well as by drinking contaminated drinks, which are contaminated by pathogenic microorganisms.

Option B:
Contaminated air may contain small water droplets that contain infectious microorganisms. When these droplets are inhaled, it can cause infection in the respiratory tract and lungs of an individual like corona is caused by contaminated air. An infected person may cause infection to an uninfected person also.

Hence, the correct answer is option (A).

Note: The most common symptoms of enteritis are diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting. To prevent enteritis, we all should eat or drink non-contaminated food and water. We should eat freshly cooked food and filtered or boiled water to prevent enteritis. To prevent water loss during dehydration, lots of fluids must be consumed.