Consider the following diseases:1. Diphtheria2. Chickenpox3. SmallpoxWhich of the above diseases has/have been eradicated in India?
✓ Correct answer: b) 3 only
ExplanationDiphtheria has not been eradicated in India.It remains a public health concern, with cases still reported annually.It is a bacterial disease caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae.It primarily affects the respiratory system, causing symptoms such as a sore throat, fever, and difficulty breathing.A characteristic thick gray membrane forms on the throat and tonsils in severe cases.Diphtheria spreads through respiratory droplets or contact with contaminated objects.It is preventable through the DPT (Diphtheria-Pertussis-Tetanus) vaccine, which is part of India’s Universal Immunization Programme (UIP).Chickenpox has not been eradicated in India.It is a common infectious disease, particularly among children, and continues to occur throughout the country.It is caused by the Varicella-zoster virus (VZV), a highly contagious virus that spreads through respiratory droplets or direct contact with blisters.Symptoms include an itchy rash with red spots or blisters, fever, and fatigue.Following extensive surveillance and immunization campaigns, the World Health Organization (WHO) declar
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