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Select the wrong pair

A

Leprosy - Hansen's disease

B

Plague - Black death

C

Tetanus - Lock jaw

D

Cerebral malaria - Quartan malaria

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To solve the question of selecting the wrong pair of diseases from the given options, we will analyze each pair one by one. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Leprosy - Hansen's Disease**: - Leprosy is indeed known as Hansen's disease, named after the scientist Gerhard Armauer Hansen who discovered the causative bacterium, Mycobacterium leprae. - **Conclusion**: This pair is correct. 2. **Plague - Black Death**: - The plague, specifically the bubonic plague, is commonly referred to as the Black Death. This disease caused significant mortality in Europe and Asia during the 14th century. - **Conclusion**: This pair is correct. 3. **Tetanus - Lockjaw**: - Tetanus is a bacterial infection that leads to painful muscle spasms, particularly in the jaw and neck, which is why it is commonly called lockjaw. - **Conclusion**: This pair is correct. 4. **Cerebral Malaria - Quatern Malaria**: - Cerebral malaria is caused by Plasmodium falciparum and leads to neurological complications. In contrast, quartan malaria is caused by Plasmodium malariae and is characterized by a cyclic fever pattern every 72 hours. - **Conclusion**: These two forms of malaria are distinct and not the same, making this pair incorrect. ### Final Answer: The wrong pair is **Cerebral Malaria - Quatern Malaria**. ---
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