Choose that odd one which is different from the rest three---a)Typhoid...
Jaundice is itself not a disease. It is the yellowing of skin and eyes which is the symptom of an underlying liver condition. The others are diseases.
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Choose that odd one which is different from the rest three---a)Typhoid...
A yellow tint to the skin or eyes caused by an excess of bilirubin, a substance created when red blood cells break down.
Common causes of this symptom
Jaundice can have causes that aren't due to underlying disease. Examples include Gilbert's syndrome (a benign condition) or medication side effects.
Choose that odd one which is different from the rest three---a)Typhoid...
Understanding the Options
In this question, we have four medical conditions to analyze: Typhoid, Cholera, Jaundice, and AIDS. Among these, one stands out distinctly.
Typhoid and Cholera
- Typhoid: A bacterial infection caused by *Salmonella typhi*, primarily transmitted through contaminated food and water.
- Cholera: Caused by *Vibrio cholerae*, also spread through contaminated water and food.
Both typhoid and cholera are waterborne diseases that primarily affect the gastrointestinal system.
Jaundice
- Jaundice: Not a disease itself but a symptom that indicates liver dysfunction. It results in yellowing of the skin and eyes, primarily due to liver issues, gallstones, or hemolysis.
Jaundice is related to liver health rather than a specific infectious disease.
AIDS
- AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome): A chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that attacks the immune system.
AIDS is fundamentally different as it is not waterborne and does not primarily affect the gastrointestinal system.
Conclusion
The reason Jaundice is the odd one out is that:
- It is a symptom rather than a disease like the others.
- It is primarily related to the liver, while the others involve the gastrointestinal tract.
- AIDS is a viral infection impacting the immune system, differing in transmission and effects compared to typhoid and cholera.
Thus, the correct answer is Option C: Jaundice.
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