Consider the following statements regarding Legionnaire’s diseas...
British government's initiative to put asylum-seekers on a housing barge suffered as Legionella bacteria were found on the barge.
- Legionnaire’s disease is a severe form of pneumonia — lung inflammation usually caused by infection.
- It's caused by a bacterium known as legionella.
- This bacterium is found in lakes and ponds, but they can also develop in tanks and other water systems.
- Transmission: The most common form of transmission of Legionella is inhalation of contaminated aerosols from contaminated water.
- Symptoms: The main symptoms are fever, chills, headache, malaise and muscle pain (myalgia).
- Treatment: Treatments exist, but there is no vaccine currently available for Legionnaires’ disease.
Hence only statement 2 is correct.
Consider the following statements regarding Legionnaire’s diseas...
Legionnaire is a term most commonly used to refer to a member of the French Foreign Legion, a military unit of the French Army.
1. The French Foreign Legion was established in 1831 and is known for its rigorous training and strict discipline.
2. Legionnaires are recruited from all over the world and are required to renounce their previous nationality upon joining the Legion.
3. Legionnaires are known for their distinctive white kepi (hat) and blue uniform.
4. Legionnaires have been deployed in various conflicts and peacekeeping missions around the world, including in Algeria, Vietnam, and Afghanistan.
5. Legionnaires are known for their camaraderie and sense of brotherhood within the Legion.
6. Legionnaires serve for a minimum period of five years, during which they are not allowed to marry or have civilian contact.
7. Legionnaires are eligible for French citizenship after serving for a certain period of time.
8. Legionnaires undergo a demanding selection process and training program, including physical fitness tests and psychological evaluations.
9. Legionnaires are trained in various military skills, including combat techniques, marksmanship, and survival skills.
10. The French Foreign Legion is often romanticized and has been the subject of numerous books, movies, and songs.